In fact, the worse these corrupt cronies run their country, the better the scam works.
Remittances constitute the third-highest source of income for Mexico after petroleum and tourism.
But not in Mexico. Therefore the happiness of the cash-sending workers is important to politicians because it means a secure cash flow for Mexico. It naturally helps when little items like healthcare are financed by American taxpayers since it leaves more money available for remittances. He has called for a totally open border through which Mexicans can pass at will. When Fox was governor of the state of Guanajuato he openly encouraged residents to move to the U.S. and send home lots of remittances.