A recent forum in Tlaxcala, Mexico, addressed the potential impact of increased deportations and a possible 5% tax on remittances from the United States. The forum, organized by El Colegio de Tlaxcala (Coltlax), aimed to analyze migration from regional, academic, and social perspectives.
Ángel David Flores Domínguez, Secretary of Investigation at Coltlax, highlighted that nearly 39,000 people have been deported from the U.S. to Mexico this year, with 86% being Mexican citizens. He also noted that over five million Mexicans in the U.S. are at risk of deportation.
The forum also addressed the economic implications of migration, noting that Mexico is the second-largest recipient of remittances globally. In 2024, Mexico received a record $62.529 billion, primarily from the U.S., directly impacting the Tlaxcala economy. Tlaxcala receives 0.7% of the national total, reaching $417 million in 2024.
Serafín Ríos Elorza, President of Coltlax, emphasized the importance of collective solutions. He commented on the proposed 5% tax on remittances, suggesting that if implemented, migrants should also have access to social security and driver's licenses. He argued that migrants already pay taxes through consumption.