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Governor Mara Lezama delivers 2026 budget for social programs infrastructure and security

Riviera Maya, Q.R. — Without new taxes, the 2026 Fiscal Package for the state of Quintana Roo is just over 56.5 billion pesos. This figure is an increase of 9.8% compared to 2025, reported Governor Mara Lezama.

It represents an increase of 9.8% in relation to 2025, which was 51.4 billion pesos.

Lezama says the numbers prioritize actions to reduce inequalities, improve infrastructure and security, expand social programs for vulnerable populations and guarantee a transparent and honest use of public resources.

On Sunday, Governor Mara Lezama announced that the proposed 2026 Fiscal Package was submitted to the State Congress. This package comprises 17.8 billion in local revenue and 38.6 billion in federal transfers and contributions.

The head of the Executive explained that the purpose is to guarantee a responsible, transparent financial exercise oriented towards the well-being of citizens, based on the New Agreement for the Well-being and Development of Quintana Roo that puts people at the center of decisions.

Additional spending with an increased budget for infrastructure is part of the 2026 plan.

In the area of Social Development an increase of 5.3% will be spent, while for education, there will be a spending increase of 4.8%.

In Economic Development, agricultural activities, forestry, fishing and hunting stand out with a 6.2% increase.

One area of importance to citizens is Public Order and Internal Security Affairs, which saw an 8.7% increase compared to the fiscal year 2025. Health, tourism, and public works are also being strengthened.

An investment of 3.7 billion pesos is planned for infrastructure.

Through the Ministry of Finance and Planning (SEFIPLAN), the State Government submitted this proposal based on the Law for its analysis, ruling and eventual approval, in compliance with the provisions of the Political Constitution of the State.

SEFIPLAN stated that it reflects a balanced financial scheme consistent with the criteria of fiscal responsibility.

The 2026 Fiscal Package, mainly comprised of the Revenue Law and the Expenditure Budget, consolidates the financial planning for next year with a humanistic and social vision, prioritizing the poor first.

Governor Lezama emphasized its design prioritizes resources for well-being through actions aimed at vulnerable populations, strengthening citizen security, improving education for girls, boys and young people, as well as modernizing health services, drinking water, urban infrastructure, mobility and strategic sectors that promote orderly and sustainable growth.

Likewise, the project includes tax reforms aimed at strengthening the State Public Treasury, guaranteeing responsible, sustainable finances aligned with the principles of efficiency, transparency and good use of public resources, strengthening actions to close inequality gaps and expand opportunities so that shared prosperity reaches all Quintana Roo residents.

Public Order and Internal Security Affairs is also a priority for 2026.

As in previous years, the State Government will exercise public spending with honesty, transparency, rationality and financial discipline, strengthening state finances, improving credit ratings and promoting productive public investment for the benefit of the people.