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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Megan Janetsky and Mara Verza

Mexico's president calls march against mass tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics blame government failures

Mexico Protest - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A fierce protest in Mexico City railing against gentrification and mass tourism was fueled by government failures and active promotion to attract digital nomads, according to experts, who said tension had been mounting for years.

The criticism comes after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum alleged that Friday's protest was marked by xenophobia, reviving a debate over an influx of Americans in the city.

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