The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) in Mexico has upheld a ruling that mandates General Motors to settle a significant tax debt amounting to 2.599 billion pesos. This decision follows a challenge by General Motors against a tax owed stemming from credits accumulated over the past 17 years, which have accrued interest. The Court's decision was made by a majority vote and was based on a project proposed by the Court’s President, Hugo Aguilar Ortiz.

General Motors has been in a legal battle concerning this tax liability since a previous decision made on April 15, 2025, by former Chief Justice Norma Piña Hernández. The company sought to contest a claim from the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) that challenged the previous ruling granting General Motors a protective legal measure. A Collegiate Court in Mexico City had previously ruled in favor of the automaker, arguing against a resolution from the Superior Chamber of the Federal Administrative Justice Court (TFJA), effectively allowing General Motors to delay tax payment.

The implications of this ruling are significant, not only for General Motors, which faces a hefty tax bill and potential financial penalties but also for the broader corporate landscape in Mexico where tax compliance is being closely scrutinized. This case highlights ongoing tensions between large corporations and governmental tax authorities within the country, and the commitment of the judicial system to uphold tax regulations despite corporate legal challenges.