Protests in Mexico City against gentrification and mass tourism intensified due to government failures and policies promoting digital nomadism. President Claudia Sheinbaum claimed the protest featured elements of xenophobia, linking it to growing tensions regarding American influx into the city. Locals expressed discontent over rising rent prices and a perceived loss of access to neighborhoods like Roma and Condesa, which have faced increased demand from short-term rentals since 2020. Demonstrators highlighted their struggles with signs, while some violence erupted during the event, prompting condemnation of the xenophobic incidents by city officials.
The protests in Mexico City were fueled by a combination of government failures and the promotion of tourism aimed at attracting digital nomads, leading to rising tensions.
Many locals have expressed their frustration over being priced out of their own neighborhoods as a direct consequence of policies meant to attract short-term rentals.
A protester turned violent, marking a clash over issues of gentrification, mass tourism, and local dissatisfaction with rising rent prices and their impact on communities.
President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the xenophobic remarks made during the protests, emphasizing the need to address legitimate issues without targeting any nationality.
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