Mexico | Through June, remittances mark 5 months of growth

Summary

In June 2026, remittances to Mexico grew for the fifth consecutive month, reaching $5,471.8 million, a 4.2% year-over-year increase. Most states registered increases. The analysis also addresses new US measures to restrict migrants' financial access.

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• Key points:
• In the first half of 2026, remittances totaled $30,759.2 million, an increase of 3.1% compared to the same period in 2025.
• In June, 13.0 million sending operations were recorded, 0.3% more than in June 2025, with an average remittance of $422.0, up 3.9%.
• Considering the exchange rate and inflation, remittance-receiving households in Mexico received 8.3% fewer resources in real terms in June than the previous year.
• From January to June 2026, Guanajuato led in remittance reception with $2,705 million, while Mexico City showed the highest growth (+27.3%).
• An executive order in the U.S. seeks to restrict undocumented migrants' access to the financial system, profiling sectors such as construction and hospitality.

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