Mexico Tourism Sector Rejects 2027 Budget Favoring Defense Over Promotion

Mexico's 2027 budget allocates 57% of tourism-related funds to the Defense Secretariat for state-owned projects (AIFA, Tren Maya, Mexicana de Aviación, hotels), with only 28% to the Treasury and 15% to migration. Tourism entrepreneurs criticize the meager promotion budget, signaling a policy shift toward state-led infrastructure over private-sector marketing. The allocation reflects continued military involvement in civilian tourism assets, a deviation from traditional tourism promotion priorities.

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