Protests against overtourism in Mexico City turn violent against visitors
Visitors victimised in latest overtourism protests
- A protest against gentrification and mass tourism in Mexico City escalated into violence on Friday, with masked individuals smashing storefronts and harassing foreigners in popular areas.
- Demonstrators, some of whom screamed at tourists, later moved to the U.S. Embassy, where graffiti reading "get out of Mexico" was seen on shattered glass.
- The unrest stems from rising tensions over an influx of American "digital nomads" since 2020, which has caused rents to soar and displaced local residents.
- Police reinforcements were deployed around the U.S. Embassy as sirens sounded in the city centre following the escalation of the protest.
- This incident reflects a growing trend of anti-tourism protests in major cities worldwide, including European capitals, where record numbers of visitors are straining local resources.