Mexico · Culture

Key Facts

—Municipal reduction. Querétaro cut its Hay Festival contribution from 11.18 million pesos (about US$643,000) (US$604,000) to 4 million pesos (about US$230,000) (US$216,000).

—Percentage drop. The 7.18-million-peso cut represents a 64.22% reduction in municipal support.

—Total public funds lost. Combined public support fell from 13 million pesos (US$702,000) to 4.6 million pesos (US$248,000).