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Mexico City vows to tackle gentrification

Mexico City unveils plan to tackle gentrification after mass protests
Mexico City officials have announced a 14-point plan to address the capital’s housing and gentrification problems, which sparked large and sometimes violent protests earlier this month.
Mexico City plans to tackle gentrification after protests against mass tourism
Mexico City officials have unveiled a preliminary plan to tackle gentrification. The announcement comes a week after protests erupted over rising housing costs linked to mass tourism and an influx of digital nomads.
Mexico City’s plan to tackle gentrification after angry protests against overtourism
Mexico City authorities have unveiled a preliminary plan to combat gentrification, following a week of intense protests over soaring housing costs. The rising prices are widely attributed to a surge in mass tourism and the influx of "digital nomads" – foreigners temporarily residing in the capital.
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The awkward truth behind Mexico City’s ‘anti-gentrification’ protests
The anti-gentrification movement south of the border exploded into Mexico City protests in July. Were they fair?
Victim of overtourism: Mexico City vows to tackle gentrification as protests erupt against rent hikes
Demonstrators took to the streets of Mexico City to raise their voices against the government’s efforts to attract digital nomads who take residency in houses once occupied by locals, who were pushed
‘Gringo go home.’ Mexico City protests target Americans, gentrification
Holding signs saying 'gringo go home' and 'no tourists,' Mexico City residents took to the streets to complain about what they say is the gentrification of their city.
Violent protests erupt in Mexico City over gentrification and tourism
Violent protests in Mexico City erupted over gentrification and tourism, with locals decrying rising rents and displacement.
Mexico City Anti-Gentrification Plan Aims to Half Housing Deficit
The plan comes in response to protests that targeted ‘digital nomads’ who locals blame for driving up housing costs.
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Mexico City Protests Recap—Should Americans Plan Trips to Mexico City?
Here’s the big catch about those protests happening in Mexico City: President Claudia Sheinbaum was one of the major proponents of creating campaigns and policies to attract digital nomads to Mexico City post-COVID. In fact, her push for boosted visitors included a campaign that brought on Airbnb and UNESCO.
Mexico City vows to tackle gentrification after protests
Mexico City authorities on Wednesday announced a plan to tackle gentrification, following protests against rising rents blamed on an influx of foreigners, including remote workers.
Critics slam Mexico’s gentrification protests as xenophobic. Activists say they’re fighting for their human rights
The anti-gentrification rallies in Mexico City mirror protests that have erupted in cities like Barcelona and Paris against ...
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Another side of the story: A Mexican perspective on gentrification
Long-time Roma Norte resident María Meléndez shares her views on Mexico City's anti-gentrification protest, and what's really behind the movement.
Anti-tourist protests turn violent as holidaymakers harassed and shops smashed
Tensions boiled over this past Friday as throngs of mostly peaceful protesters, brandishing placards with messages like ...