Publications

Amid a proposal to create a special tax in the United States on remittances sent abroad, the Bank of Mexico announced the amount of remittances sent to Mexico in April 2025, which was $4,761.2 million.

The proposed 3.5% tax on remittances in the United States would increase the cost of sending 350 dollars from 5 to 17.25 dollars, representing an increase of nearly 250%. This sharp increase could spur the growth of multiple informal and unregulated channels for sending remittances.

On April 15, the 2025–2030 National Development Plan (PND), corresponding to the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum, was officially approved. This document specifically analyzes the objectives, strategies, and indicators of General Pillar 4, which focuses on Sustainable Development.

While financial inclusion in Mexico has made progress, this press release seeks not only to encourage reflection on the existing inequalities in women’s financial inclusion, but also to highlight some of the additional barriers they face in accessing financial services.

On March 13, 2025, the results of the 2024 National Financial Inclusion Survey were presented. This information is used to construct several indicators related to financial product ownership and participation in basic financial courses for different groups.

Birth rates in Colombia have dropped to 1.6 children per woman, accelerating aging. This pressures pension and healthcare systems. Encouraging births without improving labor and care conditions is ineffective. Public policy must adjust with reforms to ensure sustainability and well-being.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development Policy (Coneval) estimated that 35.4% of the population in Mexico was in a situation of working poverty, which represents an increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to the previous quarter.

In 2024, deforestation in Colombia increased by 35%. Unfortunately, attention to this issue only arises when these figures are published. The problem is complex, not only due to its environmental impact but also because of its socioeconomic effects. A collective response is needed to address this phenomenon.