Protests against gentrification and mass tourism escalated in Mexico City, particularly in neighborhoods like Condesa and Roma, where demonstrators expressed anger over rising rents driven by an influx of remote workers. The protests, which began peacefully, quickly turned violent, as some protesters vandalized businesses and confronted tourists. Demonstrators voiced their demands for stronger regulations on tourism and housing, holding signs that indicated local frustration with foreign influences in their neighborhoods. This unrest is part of a broader trend seen in cities worldwide concerning tourism's impact on local communities.
Masked protesters smashed through the windows and looted high-end businesses in the touristic areas of Condesa and Roma, and screamed at tourists in the area.
Tension had been mounting in the city since US 'digital nomads' flocked to Mexico City in 2020, many to escape coronavirus lockdowns in the US or to take advantage of cheaper rent prices.
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