Hundreds of youths protested against gentrification in Mexico City, highlighting the urban displacement affecting local populations. The protest coincided with rising tensions in U.S.-Mexico relations, especially after anti-American slogans emerged. In response to the protests, the Department of Homeland Security issued an ironic statement on social media regarding undocumented migrants attending these protests. In contrast, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized the need for inclusivity and condemned xenophobic rhetoric. The Mexico City government also acknowledged the need for respectful international relations while holding an informational meeting for local residents affected by gentrification.
The political tug-of-war between the Mexican and U.S. governments has finally spilled onto the streets of Mexico City, where hundreds of youths gathered this Friday for a march against gentrification.
The protest against a trend that is affecting urban centers and driving a large portion of the poor and local population out to the periphery was imbued with the added tensions that have been a hallmark of the bilateral relationship lately.
The Department of Homeland Security poured all its irony into its reply on its official X account: If you are in the United States illegally and wish to join the next protest in Mexico City, use the CBP Home app to facilitate your departure.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum avoided addressing the DHS remark and instead focused on condemning the xenophobic slogans heard at the protest, stating, We are a country open to the world, supportive, fraternal.
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