Bilateral Tensions! The US halts (for now) remittance tax; Mexico warns of legal and diplomatic battle in defense of its citizens.

The U.S. Congress has put on hold a controversial fiscal package that included a tax on remittances sent to Mexico, a measure that has prompted a strong response from the Mexican government, with warnings of a "legal and political battle" to protect this vital revenue stream.

This is a proposal before the U.S. Congress to impose a tax on remittances, the money Mexican workers in the U.S. send to their families in Mexico. Although the measure has been temporarily halted, the underlying threat has mobilized the Mexican government to defend it.

The news that the fiscal package containing this proposal has been paused in the US Congress offered a momentary respite. According to reports, this interruption is not due to a change of position on the remittance tax itself, but rather to internal disagreements among Republican lawmakers over other components of the package, such as healthcare cuts and clean energy quotas. This highlights how domestic political dynamics in the United States can have a direct and significant impact on policies affecting other nations.

The Mexican government's reaction was swift. Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente, in line with President Claudia Sheinbaum, firmly rejected any attempt to tax these remittances. De la Fuente warned that Mexico will wage a "legal and political battle" in defense of its citizens and this crucial economic flow. For his part, Finance Secretary Edgar Amador Zamora argued that taxing remittances would be illegal, given that these earnings were already subject to income tax in the United States before being sent.

Remittances are one of Mexico's main sources of foreign currency, often surpassing income from oil exports or tourism. For millions of Mexican households, they represent a fundamental means of supporting themselves by covering basic needs, investing in education, healthcare, or making small home improvements. A tax on these remittances would directly undermine the economic capacity of these families.

Coincidentally, in this context of concern, the new United States ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, held a meeting with Foreign Minister De la Fuente. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the dialogue as "frank and direct," focused on cooperation and mutual respect. While the specific details of the conversation were not fully disclosed, the topic of remittances was inevitably raised, given its relevance and relevance.

Mexico's position is clear: remittances are the fruit of its citizens' labor and should not be subject to new tax burdens that affect those who depend on them most. The "pause" in the U.S. Congress offers a window of opportunity for diplomacy and negotiation, but the Mexican government remains alert and prepared to defend the interests of its citizens.

* Importance of Remittances: Vital for the family and national economy.

* Mexico's position: Total rejection of the tax and legal defense.

* Political Context in the US: Decisions influenced by internal factors. * Diplomatic Channel: Dialogue between the two countries continues.

The Mexican community in the United States and their families in Mexico will closely monitor this situation, hoping that the proposal to tax remittances will be definitively rejected.

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