Bank : Back then , `` everyone was sending money to Mexico , Mexico , Mexico -- a lot of money , '' she said . American in Mexico sent 12.2 percent less money back to Mexico than year 's end to . Some economists predict the drop will increase by year 's end to 12.2 percent . After oil exports , remittances are Mexico 's first -largest source of foreign currency . Some migrant workers are opting to return to Mexico .
Bank : American in Mexico sent 12.2 percent less money back to Mexico than year 's end to . Some economists predict the drop will increase by year 's end to 12.2 percent . After oil exports , remittances are Mexico 's first -largest source of foreign currency . Some migrant workers are opting to return to Mexico .