Sheinbaum Condemns US Remittance Tax, Urges Action from Mexican Nationals

Mexico City – Claudia Sheinbaum, a leading figure in Mexican politics, has voiced strong criticism against the recently implemented US tax on remittances sent from the United States to Mexico. In a video released on May 16th, 2025, Sheinbaum urged Mexican nationals residing in the US to write letters to their congresspeople, expressing their discontent with this new tax. She stated, "No estamos de acuerdo con este impuesto, que además es discriminatorio y viola un tratado firmado entre México y Estados Unidos." This tax directly impacts millions of families who rely on remittances for their financial well-being. Sheinbaum's call to action highlights the potential for significant political pressure to be applied to the US government regarding this issue. The Mexican government is also expected to take diplomatic action in response to the tax. The situation underscores the complex relationship between the US and Mexico, and the significant impact of US policies on the Mexican economy and its citizens.