Number: RL31659 Title: Foreign Remittances to Latin America Authors: Walter W. Eubanks and Pauline H. Smale, Government and Finance Division Abstract: This report describes the remittance market place, and then using selected Latin American and Caribbean countries as examples, shows how competition and government regulation affect the price of remittances. It concludes with a discussion of policy issues and current legislation. Pages: 15 Date: Updated December 12, 2003