According to the Bank of Guatemala, the annual increase of 13.4% was also strengthened by the $599 million that came in to the country in the last month of 2015.

Elperiodico.com.gt reports that "... remittances coming mainly from the United States accounted for resources worth $6.285 billion. The Banguat has estimated that this year US $ 6,737.2 million will come into the country via this route. "

According to the Banguat's economic manager, Oscar Monterroso, "... the average of each shipment is $350 per month. The figure is similar to the minimum wage of around 2,600 quetzales ($335). "

Source: prensalibre.com

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