"A 2024 New York Times report notes that Mexico is home to over 1.6 million U.S. citizens - the largest American community abroad. But it's more than Americans: Argentinian, Spaniard, Chinese and Russian populations have all grown significantly, with Mexican authorities reporting a 64% year-on-year increase in Russian migrants in 2024 . The stereotypical CDMX immigrant - a digital nomad typing furiously from a café while nursing the same almond-milk cappuccino for hours (yes, I'm describing myself) - isn't the full story."
"Upon her return, her U.S. visa was unexpectedly denied. Despite everything she owned still being in New York, she decided to move to Mexico City - permanently. "What once felt like an abrupt disruption became one of the greatest gifts of my life," she said. "I never felt that I fully belonged in my country, and I always knew my life would unfold across different parts of the world. Mexico felt like a warm embrace - a true home.""
"Why they left their old life behind Anastasia's move to Mexico City wasn't entirely intentional. The multidisciplinary artist and sustainable streetwear designer had been living in New York for six years when she visited family in Russia. Upon her return, her U.S. visa was unexpectedly denied. Despite everything she owned still being in New York, she decided to move to Mexico City - permanently."
Mexico hosts over 1.6 million U.S. citizens, the largest American community abroad, alongside growing Argentinian, Spaniard, Chinese and Russian populations, with a 64% year-on-year increase in Russian migrants in 2024. Eight foreigners chose Mexico City as home, including a Siberian artist, a British designer, an American photographer and business owners from Venezuela to Israel. The newcomers describe the city as welcoming yet isolating, affordable yet expensive, simultaneously home and foreign. Reasons for leaving include visa denial and economic crisis. Some migrants arrived by chance and stayed; others sought opportunity and built businesses, citing surprising belonging and opportunity.
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