Remittances are a major source of income for many Latin American countries. What are remittances?

A.
funds that the US government invests in Latin American businesses

B.
revenue generated from exporting agricultural goods from Latin America

C.
cash grants awarded by Latin American governments to their poorest citizens

D.
money that Latin Americans living abroad send home to their family and friends

D. money that Latin Americans living abroad send home to their family and friends