The Obama administration has lifted limits on travel and remittances to Cuba by Cuban-Americans and initiated talks on reinstating direct postal service between the two countries for the first time since 1963.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

There are external factors that will likely impact economic growth in Mexico, namely reductions in oil prices, manufacturing exports, foreign direct investment, remittances and tourism.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Of more direct benefit to Sri Lankans are the remittances the refugees send to their families.

ECONOMIST: Sri Lanka