MEXICO CITY — The Mexico Town govt on Wednesday introduced a initial plan to handle gentrification, per week after a fierce protest in opposition to emerging housing costs some hyperlink to mass tourism and an building up in foreigners frequently known as āvirtual nomadsā who reside briefly within the capital town.
Mexico Town Mayor Clara Brugada stated the plan will come with law in order that landlords can not building up rents above inflation. Government may also percentage a listing of ācheap condominiumā proposals.
Brugada stated her govt will open a dialogue with citizens of Mexico’s capital about her plan, however that the speculation is to paintings on a invoice that comes with measures to advertise reasonably priced hire.
The protest in early July used to be fueled via govt screw ups and lively promotion to draw virtual nomads who paintings remotely frequently for international corporations from Mexico Town, consistent with professionals. Masses of other folks marched in neighborhoods well-liked by vacationers, however the demonstration became violent when a small collection of other folks started smashing storefronts and harassing foreigners.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the protest used to be marked via xenophobia.
āThe xenophobic shows noticed at that protest need to be condemned. No person must be capable of say āany nationality get out of our nationā even over a sound downside like gentrification,ā Sheinbaum stated again then.
Many Mexicans have complained about being priced out in their neighborhoods ā partly on account of a transfer made via Sheinbaum in 2022, when she used to be the Mexico Town mayor and signed an settlement with Airbnb and UNESCO to spice up tourism and draw in virtual nomads regardless of worry over the affect temporary leases can have.
All the way through the protest, some other folks marched with indicators studying āGringo: Prevent stealing our houseā and āHousing rules now!ā
Some anti-gentrification teams have known as for a brand new protest this weekend.
