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Los estímulos al diésel y gasolinas cuestan 15,800 millones de pesos a Hacienda

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The Mexican government's fuel subsidies are costing the treasury 15,8 billion pesos, a sum comparable to major social programs.

The episode opens with host Alberto Verdusco and coeditor Ari Ortega discussing a national transport blockade planned for April 6th, warning listeners of potential chaos. They then delve into the main topic: federal fuel subsidies for diesel and gasoline, which are estimated to cost the treasury 15,800 million pesos to cushion consumers from high oil prices linked to Middle East conflicts. The conversation shifts to updated economic projections from Hacienda, noting that GDP growth remains at 1.8-2.8%, inflation is revised to 3.7%, the exchange rate is adjusted to 18 pesos per dollar, and the Mexican oil mix price rises to $77.3 per barrel. They explain the IEPS tax break mechanism, where the government absorbs part of the tax per liter. A comparison is made to social program budgets, like Jóvenes Escribiendo el Futuro, to contextualize the subsidy's scale. International attention is noted, with mention of Trump's comments on a possible Iran deal. The episode then transitions to 'time poverty' in Mexico, affecting 84 million people, where work and commute reduce free time. Gender inequalities are highlighted, referencing an Oxfam México study and a story of a woman selling at a CETRAM. Legislative efforts to reduce work hours are briefly mentioned. The hosts issue a warning about SAT tax fraud during the annual declaration period, advising use of official channels and the phone number 55 62 72 27 28. Finally, they discuss the Artemis mission's lunar images, reflecting on its significance. The episode closes with reminders to follow Expansión MX for more information.

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