Introduction
The Mexican Cultural sector, represented by the Ramo 48 budget, is set to undergo a reallocation within the federal reserves during the 2026 fiscal year’s Presupuesto de Egresos de la Federación (PEF 2026) discussion and approval process. Despite this reallocation, the cultural budget’s growth will be nonexistent when considering inflation.
Key Institutions and Their Budget Changes
Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH)
- 2025: 5,901,975,340 pesos
- 2026: 5,551,415,060 pesos (-6%)
Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (INBAL)
- 2025: 4,886,398,100 pesos
- 2026: 4,928,530,411 pesos (+1%)
Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (Imcine)
- 2025: 314,228,520 pesos
- 2026: 391,441,300 pesos (+20%)
*Brute term variations
Context and Impact
The Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (Imcine) is the most significant beneficiary of this reallocation, with a 20% increase in its budget for 2026. This growth will likely bolster Mexican film production, supporting more local projects and fostering the country’s cinematic identity. However, other crucial cultural institutions, such as the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH) and the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (INBAL), face budget cuts. These reductions may impact their ability to preserve Mexico’s rich cultural heritage and promote the arts.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Ramo 48 budget? The Ramo 48 budget represents Mexico’s cultural sector, encompassing institutions like INAH, INBAL, and Imcine.
- Which cultural institutions received budget increases? The Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (Imcine) experienced a 20% budget increase for 2026.
- Which cultural institutions faced budget cuts? The Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH) and the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (INBAL) both experienced budget cuts in 2026.
- What are the potential consequences of these budget changes? The budget cuts for INAH and INBAL may limit their capacity to preserve Mexico’s cultural heritage and promote the arts. Meanwhile, Imcine’s increased budget could lead to more Mexican film production and support for local projects.
