Background on the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR)
The Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) is Mexico’s autonomous agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting criminal cases at the federal level. It plays a crucial role in ensuring access to justice, upholding human rights, and resolving conflicts. Over the past five years, its budget has been steadily increasing, with 17,966 million pesos allocated in 2022, rising to 18,954 million pesos in 2023, and further increasing to 19,333 million pesos in 2024.
Budget Reduction Details
In a rare move, the Chamber of Deputies decided to cut the FGR’s requested budget for 2026. Originally, the FGR had sought 21,059 million 442,089 pesos. However, the Chamber of Deputies approved a reduced budget of 20,126 million 442,089 pesos, representing a 4.4% nominal decrease.
- The reduction amounts to 933 million pesos.
- This budget for FGR in 2026 will be similar to the 20,125 million 980,181 pesos allocated for 2025.
Political Reactions and Concerns
During the budget discussion, Rubén Ignacio Moreira Valdez, leader of the PRI in San Lázaro, questioned the decision to cut resources from FGR amidst a growing criminal reality that needs addressing. César Alejandro Domínguez (PRI) highlighted that the proposed changes included reallocating 3,000 million pesos, part of which was intended for the FGR and another portion to the Judicial Power.
FGR’s Mission and Impact
According to the federal government’s programmatic strategy, the FGR’s mission is to direct differential criminal investigation and strategic penal pursuit in the federal domain swiftly, expeditiously, and impartially. This ensures access to justice, respect for human rights, and seeks the best resolution to penal conflicts.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the FGR? The Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) is Mexico’s autonomous agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting criminal cases at the federal level.
- Why is this budget cut significant? This is the first budget reduction for the FGR in five years, despite its continuous budget growth. The cut comes amidst concerns over rising criminal activities in Mexico.
- How much was the budget cut? The Chamber of Deputies reduced the FGR’s requested budget by 933 million pesos, totaling 20,126 million 442,089 pesos for 2026.
- What are the political reactions? Politicians from the PRI party, such as Rubén Ignacio Moreira Valdez and César Alejandro Domínguez, have expressed concerns over cutting resources from the FGR while criminal activities persist.
