Today's News: Ministry of Finance reduces gasoline and diesel subsidies
This week closes with changes in fuel costs and important labor proposals in the nation's capital. Additionally, massive failures in internet services and significant progress in the national electric transport industry are reported.
The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) announced a reduction in tax incentives for Magna gasoline and diesel, effective from June 20 to 26. This means that consumers will pay a larger share of the IEPS (Special Tax on Production and Services) for each liter at service stations. Premium gasoline will continue to receive no government subsidy during this period.
In Mexico City, an initiative was presented to the local Congress to extend paternity leave to 12 weeks with full pay. This proposal aims for working fathers to have a longer paid rest period following the birth or adoption of a child, equalizing labor conditions.
On the other hand, Telmex users reported persistent internet service failures for more than nine hours this Friday. The interruptions have affected connectivity in various regions, generating constant reports due to network instability.
Regarding industrial development, the Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, presented the progress of Taruk, the first fully electric passenger bus manufactured in Mexico. Likewise, in the legal sphere, the Electoral Tribunal of Michoacán ordered the state Congress to allow access to Grecia Quiroz after issuing precautionary measures in her favor.
Finally, in Nuevo León, Governor Samuel García received Princess Hisako of Takamado of Japan to inaugurate a new Japanese Garden, as part of an effort to strengthen cultural ties between both nations.
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