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The remittance mystery

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The remittance mystery

Planet Money

Oct 30
Planet Money

Planet Money

Oct 30
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For decades, the U.S. has been the single biggest source of remittances worldwide. A remittance is a transfer of money, typically from an immigrant to their family in their country of origin. But we are in the middle of a big, loud and very public immigrat...

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In the midst of a tightening U.S. immigration policy, an unexpected financial trend is unfolding: remittances to certain Central American countries are surging, defying economic logic and raising urgent questions about what drives these flows and what happens when they dry up.
09:24
Remittances rise even as migration and wages remain stagnant
12:33
Fear of deportation makes immigrants send more money as a precaution
18:44
Remittances account for nearly 25% of Honduras's GDP in 2025
25:17
Remittances have helped households but not spurred macroeconomic growth in Honduras.

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Why Is Honduras Suddenly Receiving So Much More Money?
00:00
What Happens to Remittances When Deportation Fears Rise?
05:55
Is Fear Driving Immigrants to Send More Money Home?
12:33
How Are Billions in Remittances Reshaping Central American Economies?
18:44
What Happens When the Money Stops Flowing?
25:17

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