BBVA Research
Coverage of BBVA Research in the Nexus archive.
- Mexico’s remittances rebound in first half of 2026
Mexico’s remittances rose 3.1% annually in H1 2026 to $30.76 billion, the second-highest six-month total on record. June 2026 saw a 4.2% annual increase to $5.47 billion, but households received 8.3% fewer resources in real terms due to inflation and exchange rate changes.
- Report: Mexico-born population of US drops to 11.1 million
The Mexico-born population in the U.S. declined to 11.1 million in 2024, down from a peak of 11.7 million in 2007, according to the Migration Policy Institute. The decline is attributed to increased immigration enforcement and a 55-year low in unauthorized border crossings, with Mexicans representing 47% of such encounters in 2025.
- Uruguay enjoys 'positive discrimination' but must lift investment and productivity, BBVA says
Uruguay has institutional solidity, respect for agreements, and political maturity, giving it 'positive discrimination' compared to other economies. However, its economic growth has been low over the past decade, with potential GDP at 2.1% and declining, prompting BBVA Research economists to emphasize the need to boost investment and productivity.