The people of Mexico are getting a taste of their own medicine after years of flooding into America, both legally and illegally, by the millions.
On July 4, hundreds of unruly demonstrators held a protest in Mexico City against the gentrification of their neighborhoods, which is playing a role in rising house prices. The furious Mexicans accused Americans of “stealing” their homes and “imposing their culture” on them.
Do these phrases ring a bell back in the States?
“Speak Spanish or get out of here!” One protester also said.
Since 2020, affluent foreigners seeking better living conditions have been looking to America’s southern neighbor for cheaper and better living conditions. Unsurprisingly, Americans make up the bulk of the new immigrants.
This new trend has been exacerbated by the fact that Americans can stay in Mexico for 180 days without a visa.
In addition to the ironic cries, demonstrators sprayed graffiti across buildings targeting the “gringos” supposedly ruining their paradise. One graffiti sign even called for killing foreigners (“Kill a gringo”).
The protest then later took a turn for the worse. As the Associated Press reported, some of the agitators decided to take their anger at Americans out on their local businesses and innocent tourists.
From the AP:
A protest by hundreds against gentrification and mass tourism that began peacefully Friday in Mexico City neighborhoods popular with tourists turned violent when a small number of people began smashing storefronts and harassing foreigners.
Masked protesters smashed through the windows and looted high-end businesses in the touristic areas of Condesa and Roma, and screamed at tourists in the area. Graffiti on glass shattered glass being smashed through with rocks read: “get out of Mexico.” Protesters held signs reading “gringos, stop stealing our home” and demanding local legislation to better regulate tourism levels and stricter housing laws.
WATCH:
Mexico Engulfed In Chaos As Violent Anti-Tourism Protests Target Foreign Visitors And Luxury Stores
Masked protesters were seen throwing rocks through glass windows of high-end stores, while graffiti on shattered windows read, “Get out of Mexico.”
Marchers then continued on to… pic.twitter.com/KgUwo0tVJe
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