Mexico City, Mexico, Nov 2, 2009 / 16:31 pm
In response to the debate in the Mexican congress on next year’s budget and fiscal policy, the country's bishops have called for a more just, rigorous and honest fiscal system.
We hope that by entering into discussion, as well as “searching for the best path for the good of our country, an appropriate solution can be reached,” the bishops said in statement about the heated debate over whether or not to raise taxes.
“The tax burden must respect the principles of solidarity, rationality and equality,” said Archbishop Rogelio Cabrera Lopez of Tuxtla Gutierrez, speaking on behalf of the Mexican bishops.
He said any fiscal reform must be “just, efficient and effective” and should be focused on protecting the poor and needy families, “so that we can all have a decent life.”