STORY: :: Demonstrators in Mexico City protest the rising cost of living and gentrification:: Mexico City, Mexico:: July 4, 2025Eduardo Alanis, Frente anti-gentrification"The reason we've gathered here is precisely to hear the thoughts of many victims, mainly young people today for whom it's almost impossible to live, to find housing. It's not just that; we're living the consequences of gentrification, which is the government directing its public policies towards people with higher purchasing power, often illegally displacing local populations who have lived in these neighborhoods for 40, 50, and we have documented cases of up to 60 years."The influx of U.S. migrants in districts like Colonia Condesa, has exacerbated gentrification issues, prompting calls for legal migration and contributions from them.Affluent foreigners, particularly Americans, are increasingly working remotely in Mexico City due to its lower cost of living compared to most American cities. This trend has sparked backlash because many Americans can stay in Mexico for up to 180 days without a visa, often choosing to leave only when they reach this six-month limit.Demonstrators expressed concerns about the rising cost of living, noting rents have surged by 47% in five years, according to Eduardo Alanis.