About 3.5% of Mexico’s GDP is from remittances which is money sent back to Mexico from Mexican workers in foreign countries. 90% of Mexican workers who work outside of Mexico and send money back to Mexico are living and working in the U.S. . In 2024, remittances to Mexico were about $65 Billion. This article shows that, during the first half of 2025, remittances to Mexico are down by about $2 Billion.
It’s possible that this lack of income in Mexico will drive some families north to seek economic security.
