Mexican Senate Passes 2027 Federal Rights Law Amid Proposed Tax Code Revisions

OPA WIRE, Oct 28 (OPA) — The Senate passed the general provisions of the 2027 Federal Rights Law, a key component of the government's economic package. The legislation introduces updated fee structures for immigration services, air navigation, and rail transport, while eliminating entry fees for 53 national museums and archaeological sites. Officials estimate the measure will generate 177,185.9 million pesos in federal revenue.

Specific fee adjustments include a 10% increase for air navigation services and a rise in rail transport levies to 3% of gross income for concessions operating over 15 years. Health-related costs face significant hikes, with blood transfusion licenses jumping from 1,482 to 17,349.70 pesos. Conversely, the law provides a 12% reduction in spectrum usage fees for telecommunications providers to incentivize broader network coverage.

During the session, the ruling Morena party introduced a late-stage proposal to amend the Income Tax Law (ISR). This amendment seeks to grant tax exceptions to the automotive manufacturing sector and fuel distributors, citing the need to stabilize energy prices and mitigate inflationary pressures. Because these tax changes were not part of the original bill, the legislation must return to the Chamber of Deputies for further review if the Senate approves the additions.

Opposition lawmakers challenged the fee increases, arguing that the financial burden on citizens and businesses remains excessive. Proponents maintained that the adjustments are necessary to align service costs with current operational expenses. The final implementation of the tax exceptions remains subject to ongoing legislative debate, as the bill navigates the required parliamentary process between both chambers.