"That day, two "anti-gentrification" rallies took place simultaneously in the Roma Norte and Condesa neighborhoods. Both areas are part of a vibrant social corridor that is now the epicenter in Mexico City for digital nomadism and short-term rentals through platforms like Airbnb. Roma Norte is the most gentrified neighborhood in the capital, according to the Airbnb Expansion Map for Mexico City, a digital interactive tool created by architect Jero Monroy showing the growth of properties listed on Airbnb."
"During the rallies, protesters said they were against the forced displacement of residents and the closure of small businesses in the area. Along their way, they vandalized and looted shops and restaurants with an international or tourist profile. On Orizaba Street, the outdoor furniture of the upscale restaurant Sartoria was destroyed. "About 200 people arrived, and 20 or 30 of them started vandalizing the patio, breaking chairs, tables, furniture, and dishes," one of the restaurant's employees told palabra, requesting anonymity for fear of reprisals."
On July 4, 2025, anti-gentrification protests in Mexico City left violent graffiti and confrontations in Roma Norte and Condesa. Protesters opposed forced displacement of residents and the closure of small businesses, and targeted shops and restaurants with international or tourist profiles, vandalizing and looting some premises. Roma Norte is identified as the most gentrified neighborhood in the capital, with rapid growth in Airbnb listings. Participants destroyed outdoor furniture at an upscale restaurant and allegedly attacked a foreign patron. Media and social accounts described graffiti and harassment toward foreigners as xenophobic and racist. Mexico's president rejected the xenophobic attitudes expressed during the protests.
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