Foreign Investment and Remittances Marked Distinct Dynamics in Aguascalientes in 2025

The flows of remittances and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) continue to be two of the primary channels of external income for Aguascalientes, although their behavior and economic significance show clear differences by the close of 2025. According to annual comparative data, during 2025, the state accumulated US$696 million in remittances, while FDI reached US$993 million, confirming that productive investment maintains a larger volume of resources compared to transfers from abroad.

The annual evolution indicates that FDI exhibits more volatile behavior, with pronounced peaks associated with the arrival of major projects or industrial expansions, as well as abrupt declines during periods of lower capture. In contrast, remittances reflect a more stable and sustained trajectory over time, solidifying their role as a consistent source of income for households in the state. In the quarterly comparison, the disparity between both flows is further accentuated. FDI registers extreme variations between quarters, including episodes of significant upturns and substantial declines, which demonstrates its reliance on corporate decisions and global economic conjunctures. Remittances, on the other hand, maintain a more predictable trend, with gradual increases and minor fluctuations, even in contexts of uncertainty. The entry