Mexico Wins Issuer of the Year / 145,000 Mexicans Repatriated

Over 145,000 Mexicans Repatriated. Minister of the Interior Rosa Icela Rodríguez reported the advancements of the México te Abraza (Mexico Embraces You) program. She detailed that over 145,000 Mexicans have been repatriated so far this year, with 116,156 returning by land and 29,000 by air.

Rodríguez highlighted that since Nov. 1, 2025, repatriation flights have handled an average of 1,800 people daily. The government operates 9 care centers across 7 states to provide accommodation, food, and transport to returnees, delivering over 846,000 total support services to date.

FINABIEN Cards Near 100,000 Milestone. Rocío Mejía, Head, Financiera para el Bienestar (FINABIEN), announced that the FINABIEN Paisano card program is nearing 100,000 deliveries, a milestone expected to be reached by Dec. 31. She highlighted the card’s role in supporting migrants by offering lower costs and greater security compared to cash handling.

Mejía noted that the card has been rated by the Office of the Federal Prosecutor for the Consumer (PROFECO) as the best remittance option for 14 consecutive weeks due to its low fee of US$2.99 and competitive exchange rate. Additional benefits include payroll deposits, IMSS contributions, and a repatriation insurance plan available for MX$20 (US$1.1) annually.

Mexico Awarded Issuer of the Year. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the Ministry of Finance (SHCP) was awarded the Issuer of the Year title by the International Financing Review. She says the recognition positions Mexico as a benchmark among sovereign issuers in emerging markets due to the financial strategy implemented in 2025.

Sheinbaum said that the award highlights the administration's early execution, structural innovation, and record transaction volumes. The citation specifically praised the government's ability to optimize financing costs and address PEMEX's debt challenges without compromising public finances.