MEXICO CITY — The Mexico Metropolis authorities on Wednesday introduced a preliminary plan to take care of gentrification, per week after a fierce protest in opposition to rising housing costs some hyperlink to mass tourism and a rise in foreigners typically referred to as “digital nomads” who reside briefly within the capital metropolis.
Mexico Metropolis Mayor Clara Brugada mentioned the plan will embrace regulation in order that landlords can’t improve rents above inflation. Authorities may also share a listing of “cheap rental” proposals.
Brugada mentioned her authorities will open a dialogue with residents of Mexico’s capital about her plan, however that the concept is to work on a invoice that features measures to advertise reasonably priced hire.
The protest in early July was fueled by authorities failures and lively promotion to draw digital nomads who work remotely typically for overseas firms from Mexico Metropolis, in keeping with consultants. Tons of of individuals marched in neighborhoods well-liked with vacationers, however the demonstration turned violent when a small variety of individuals started smashing storefronts and harassing foreigners.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned that the protest was marked by xenophobia.
“The xenophobic shows seen at that protest need to be condemned. Nobody ought to be capable of say ‘any nationality get out of our nation’ even over a legit downside like gentrification,” Sheinbaum mentioned again then.
Many Mexicans have complained about being priced out of their neighborhoods — partly due to a transfer made by Sheinbaum in 2022, when she was the Mexico Metropolis mayor and signed an settlement with Airbnb and UNESCO to spice up tourism and appeal to digital nomads regardless of concern over the affect short-term leases may have.
In the course of the protest, some individuals marched with indicators studying “Gringo: Cease stealing our residence” and “Housing laws now!”
Some anti-gentrification teams have referred to as for a brand new protest this weekend.