Mexico proposes 140% hike in railway usage fees

In Mexico, the federal government has proposed a 140% increase in the rights fees paid by railway companies for track usage as part of the 2027 Economic Package. The proposal aims to raise the rate from 1.25% to 3.0% of gross income for concessionaires with more than 15 years of operation. Experts warn this could increase logistics costs and fuel inflation, potentially impacting the prices of essential goods like grains, steel, and fuels. Major private freight operators, including Ferromex and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), are expected to be the primary entities affected. The adjustment will not apply to newer projects such as the Tren Maya or the Interoceanic Corridor.

In Argentina, analysts are evaluating the 2027 Budget projections, specifically regarding export retention revenues. While the government projects revenues of 12.4 trillion pesos for 2027, economists note that factors such as commodity prices, exchange rates, and climate conditions like El Niño will be critical in determining if these targets are met. There are concerns that falling fiscal revenues could lead to further tariff adjustments for consumers.

In Paraguay, the government and the Center of Transport Entrepreneurs of the Metropolitan Area (Cetrapam) have reached an agreement to update technical transport tariffs for the 2025-2026 period. This measure aims to recalculate state subsidies to cover rising operational costs, particularly due to increased fuel prices, without increasing the actual fare paid by passengers.