The Economist – Mexico City
Remittances in Mexico are not just one of the main sources of foreign exchange; They are an important part of the current income of many families.
With the antimigracy policies imposed by Donald Trump, president of the United States – the main country from where remittances are sent— They have produced that families receive less remittances.
In August 2025, receiving households received US $ 5,578 million remittances, according to figures from the Bank of Mexico.
This implied a 8.3% drop compared to the same month last year.
Additionally, This level of remittances to Mexico represented the fifth consecutive fall in the total entered.
Another factor that influences the total value of remittances is the exchange rate; Depending on the weight-dollar value, the total amount received by families moves.
