A protest in Mexico City against gentrification and mass tourism was fueled by rising tensions caused by government promotion of digital nomads. Critics argue that residents are being priced out of neighborhoods due to policies encouraging short-term rentals. The protest featured signs criticizing foreign influence, although some violence erupted towards the end. The mayor condemned xenophobic expressions, emphasizing Mexico's open nature. The influx of American remote workers since 2020 has exacerbated issues of affordability and community displacement.
"The xenophobic displays seen at that protest have to be condemned. No one should be able to say 'any nationality get out of our country' even over a legitimate problem like gentrification," Sheinbaum said.
"Many Mexicans say they've been priced out of their neighborhoods - in part because of a move made by Sheinbaum in 2022, when she was the Mexico City mayor and signed an agreement with Airbnb and UNESCO to boost tourism and attract digital nomads."
"A largely peaceful protest of hundreds of demonstrators marched through tourism centers of the city with signs reading 'Gringo: Stop stealing our home' and 'Housing regulations now!'"
"Frustrations were built upon years of mass tourism and rising rent prices in large swathes of the city. The influx of foreigners began around 2020, when Americans flooded into the Mexico City to work remotely."
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