**Protests Erupt in Mexico City Over Rising Tensions with Foreign Remote Workers**

Tue Jul 08 2025 14:37:11 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Protests Erupt in Mexico City Over Rising Tensions with Foreign Remote Workers**

Frustration among locals boils over as gentrification and soaring living costs caused by an influx of wealthy foreigners trigger widespread protests.


Tensions surrounding gentrification in Mexico City reached a critical point last Friday, as demonstrators took to the streets to voice their anger towards the surge of foreign remote workers moving into the city.

In vivid displays of discontent, protesters held up signs with messages like “Go back to your country!” and “Gentrification is a form of colonization!” Many residents blame these new arrivals, predominantly from the United States, for skyrocketing rent and food prices that have made life increasingly difficult for long-standing local inhabitants.

Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, acknowledged the protests in a statement on Monday, expressing understanding of the residents' frustrations. “They earn in dollars and contribute little to our economy while prices go up,” said attendee Daniela Grave, noting the stark economic disparity faced by locals competing against affluent foreigners.

The resentment has been growing since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw a wave of remote workers relocating to central neighborhoods, such as Condesa and Roma, that were once rich in local culture. Now, many places are dominated by English-speaking patrons, with new businesses catering primarily to foreigners creating a noticeable cultural shift.

This wave of gentrification has further deepened the divides, stirring fears among long-established residents that their neighborhoods are disappearing in favor of luxury amenities appealing to wealthier newcomers. The power dynamics have shifted considerably, leaving many locals feeling sidelined in their own city.

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