Budget Increase for Cultural Preservation and Education
The Mexican federal government has released the detailed budget breakdown for fiscal year 2026, allocating a total of 15,082 million 889 thousand 146 pesos to the Ramo 48, or Cultural sector. This amount represents a slight decrease of 4.6% when adjusted for inflation compared to the current fiscal year’s budget.
Focus on Cultural Heritage Protection
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) will receive an additional 938 million pesos, bringing its total budget for 2026 to 5,551 million 415 thousand 060 pesos. Although this represents a real decrease of 10 percentage points compared to the 2025 budget, the E063 program for protecting and conserving cultural heritage will see a significant increase of 23 percentage points, receiving 938 million pesos additional funds. This boost may address the Auditor Superior of the Federation’s (ASF) concerns about inventory and cataloging deficiencies in over 90% of the cultural assets reported by INAH.
INBAL Emphasizes Artistic and Cultural Education
The National School of Painting, Sculpture and Engraving (INBAL) will receive 4,928 million 530 thousand 411 pesos, a slight real decrease of 4 percentage points compared to 2025. However, the E066 program for artistic and cultural educational services will see a substantial increase of 985 million 500 thousand pesos, bringing its total budget to 2,798.3 million pesos—a 53 percentage point increase from 2025.
This strategic allocation reflects the federal government’s vision of strengthening educational programs within cultural institutions managed by the federal Cultural sector and enhancing connections with basic education institutions.
Imcine Receives Notable Increase
The Mexican Institute of Cinematography (Imcine) will also experience a significant budget increase, practically 19 percentage points more than in 2025. The E064 Cinematographic Services program will receive an additional 62 million pesos, raising its total budget to 165 million 126 thousand 896 pesos—a 63 percentage point increase from 2025.
Summary of Key Budget Allocations
- INAH: 5,551 million 415 thousand 060 pesos (E063: +23%)
- INBAL: 4,928 million 530 thousand 411 pesos (E066: +53%)
- Imcine: 391 million 441 thousand 300 pesos (E064: +63%)
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the total budget for Cultural sector in 2026? The total budget allocated to the Cultural sector (Ramo 48) for 2026 is 15,082 million 889 thousand 146 pesos.
- How much will INAH receive in 2026? INAH’s budget for 2026 is 5,551 million 415 thousand 060 pesos.
- What programs will benefit from increased funding in INBAL? The E066 program for artistic and cultural educational services in INBAL will receive a significant increase of 53 percentage points.
- How much will Imcine’s budget increase in 2026? Imcine’s budget will see a notable increase of 19 percentage points, with the E064 Cinematographic Services program receiving a 63 percentage point boost.
