# Mexico proposes tax hikes on beer and high-sodium foods > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexico-public-health-tax-and-regulation-proposals > Updated: 2026-09-03T15:43:45.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 5. As part of the 2027 Economic Package planning, the Mexican Chamber of Deputies' Finance Commission is analyzing specific adjustments to the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS). One major proposal targets products with excessive sodium, such as instant noodles, sausages, and deli meats, which could generate approximately 12 billion pesos to help mitigate hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Legislators are also addressing fiscal asymmetries within the alcohol sector. Deputy Vanessa López Carrillo has called for a review of tax treatments for distilled spirits and beer. Data indicates that while beer accounts for 93.1% of the volume of alcoholic beverages sold in Mexico, it contributes only 63.3% of IEPS revenue, whereas distilled spirits represent only 6.3% of volume but 33.3% of tax collection. To address this, deputies are considering a price hike on beer of between 60 cents and one peso per unit, potentially contributing 6.5 billion pesos to the treasury. López Carrillo noted that adjustments must also consider the impact of falling agave prices on rural employment and community stability. However, the proposal has met resistance from political leadership. Ricardo Monreal, the Morena parliamentary coordinator, dismissed the reports as speculation, stating there are “no concrete plans to increase taxes on beer or high-sodium products.” He emphasized that the Morena party prefers to focus on combating tax evasion and elusion rather than imposing new burdens on families, noting that officials will wait for the formal presentation of the Economic Package before discussing fiscal matters. ## Claims - The Morena party considers reports of imminent tax increases on beer and high-sodium products to be mere speculation. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A proposal exists to increase the IEPS tax on beer by 60 cents to 1 peso per unit. (single source) - Increasing the beer tax could generate an additional 6.5 billion pesos in revenue. (single source) - Morena prefers combating tax evasion and corporate tax avoidance over creating new taxes. (single source) - There will be no tax increases or rate hikes within the Morena caucus. (single source) - Beer accounts for 93.1 percent of the volume of alcoholic beverages sold in Mexico but only 63.3 percent of IEPS revenue. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Mexico's Morena party dismisses proposed beer and sodium tax hikes Mexico's Morena party has dismissed reports of proposed tax increases on beer and high-sodium foods as speculation, urging focus on tax evasion instead of new levies on families. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-lawmakers-debate-potential-beer-tax-increase ### 2026-09-02: Mexico Deputy proposes tax reform for alcoholic beverages Mexican Deputy Vanessa López Carrillo is proposing a tax reform for alcoholic beverages to correct fiscal asymmetries between beer and distilled spirits. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-deputy-proposes-tax-reform-for-alcoholic-beverages ### 2026-09-01: Mexico deputies propose tax hikes on beer and high-sodium foods Mexican deputies are considering IEPS tax increases for 2027 on beer and high-sodium products, including instant noodles and processed meats, to improve public health and boost federal revenue. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-considers-tax-increases-on-alcohol-and-high-sodium-products ### 2026-08-25: Mexico study shows high public support for alcohol control measures A study by Mexico's National Institute of Public Health shows high public support for WHO-recommended alcohol control measures, including higher taxes and stricter drunk driving penalties. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-study-shows-high-public-support-for-alcohol-control-measures ### 2026-08-24: Mexico: 16 tax reform proposals aimed at boosting health budget Mexican advocacy groups have proposed 16 tax reforms on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks to boost the public health budget and offset the high economic costs of these harmful products. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-16-tax-reform-proposals-aimed-at-boosting-health-budget --- Cite as: Mexico proposes tax hikes on beer and high-sodium foods. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mexico-public-health-tax-and-regulation-proposals