Migration and remittances: contributions to local development in regions of Puebla and Veracruz, México
Abstract
A positive result from emigration of Mexicans to the USA is the flow
of remittances, which in 2009 represented 21 181 million dollars;
this was second in currency revenue, only to oil sales. The objective
of this study was to analyze the sum, use and impact of remittances
on migrants’ communities of origin. The approach used was social
networks, and it was explored through a case study. Results show
that migrants work primarily in construction and restaurants in
the USA, and that they obtain an average net income of $903
dollars per month, out of which they send $262 dollars to their
families; that is, 29%. These remittances are carried out at least
once a month and they are destined primarily to purchasing goods
and services. Their main use is to cover basic necessities; however,
they represent potential capital in the towns, as a means to renovate
productive processes and for food availability.
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