Violent protests rocked Mexico City over the weekend as angry locals attacked tourists and smashed foreign-owned businesses. Fed-up residents blame American “digital nomads” for skyrocketing rents that are pushing Mexican families out of their own neighborhoods.
Masked protesters targeted expensive shops in popular areas like Condesa and Roma. They shattered windows, looted stores, and screamed at terrified tourists just trying to enjoy their vacations. This chaos shows how dangerous Mexico City has become for American visitors.
The mob didn’t stop there. They marched straight to the U.S. Embassy waving signs telling Americans to “get out of Mexico.” Police had to rush in to protect our diplomatic building. This disrespect toward America shouldn’t be tolerated.
Digital nomads flooded into Mexico during COVID lockdowns and never left. These foreigners pay sky-high rents with dollars while locals struggle. Now over a million Americans live in Mexico, changing neighborhoods and driving up costs.
Residents say their city isn’t theirs anymore. One protester shouted: “We’re fed up with foreigners buying our country!” Hardworking Mexicans are being pushed out because wealthy outsiders can pay more.
Rent prices have doubled in some areas since 2020. Families who lived there for generations can no longer afford their homes. This crisis was created by irresponsible tourism and lax immigration policies.
Similar anti-tourist riots are happening across Europe in cities like Barcelona and Paris. Global unrest proves this isn’t isolated. Mass tourism without control hurts local communities everywhere.
Patriotic Americans should reconsider vacationing in Mexico City. Why support places where our citizens face hatred? Your safety and dollars belong here at home, not funding nations that attack us.
