Claudia Sheinbaum Opposes U.S. Tax on Remittances

• Sheinbaum Rejects Remittance Tax
• Mexican Migrants Call for Protests
• Mexico Receives Record Remittances

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned of possible “mobilizations” against the proposed 3.5% tax on remittances sent by Mexican migrants from the United States.

Sheinbaum made it clear that, if necessary, the Mexican government will take action to defend the interests of migrants who send money to their families in Mexico.

The proposal to tax remittances will soon be debated in the U.S. Senate.

The Mexican leader voiced her opposition to the measure, which she considers unfair to Mexican workers who already contribute to the U.S. economy.

Claudia Sheinbaum Opposes the Remittance Tax

#BREAKING ? President Sheinbaum commented on the U.S. Congress’ approval of a remittance tax: although it was reduced to 3.5%, efforts will continue to prevent its implementation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump initially proposed a 5% tax on remittances, but Congress reduced the rate to 3.5% upon approval.

Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexican migrants “work hard” and therefore should not be taxed again on the money they send to their families.

The president urged Mexicans in the United States to mobilize and express their disagreement with the tax by sending letters, emails, and social media messages to senators.

She assured that the Mexican government is prepared to organize future protests if needed.

Mexican Migrants Urged to Mobilize

Sheinbaum also recalled that nearly 40 million Mexicans live in the United States. She called them “heroes and heroines of the homeland” for the money they send to Mexico, which helps sustain the national economy.

She stated that migrants not only support Mexico’s economy, but also that of the United States, according to EFE and Infobae.

In 2024, Mexico received a record $65 billion in remittances, representing nearly 4% of its GDP.

This flow of money has been especially important since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, becoming one of the country’s main sources of external income.

Conclusion

The Mexican government considers that taxing remittances would violate the 1994 bilateral treaty against double taxation, an agreement designed to protect migrants from being taxed twice on their income.

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