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Protests against tourism and gentry (urbanization) on Friday in several cities of Mexico City. The demonstration in a peaceful manner in tourist areas like Kondesa and Roma later became violent.
Some masked protesters looted, sabotage and arson in several shops. At the same time, the protesters raised slogans like ‘Go out of tourist Mexico’, ‘Stop our house stealing’.
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On Friday, protesters instructed tourists to go home in Kondsa, Mexico City.
The demonstration, which started in a peaceful manner on Friday in Mexico, later turned violent.
There was a violent demonstration in the Roma region, the locals said- ‘Stop stealing our house.’
On Friday, protesters performed outside the US embassy in Mexico City.
The protesters demanded control of tourism and harsh housing rules.
Anger against tourists in Mexico City, outrage on the streets.
In Kondesa, Mexico City, protesters broke the glass of the shops.
‘Get out of Mexico’- protesters shouted slogans against foreign tourists.
Violent demonstrations against tourism and fare hike on the roads of Mexico City.
Protesters demanded tourism control
The protesters demanded control of tourism in the city and to tighten the housing rules. The protesters later rushed out of the US embassy and shouted slogans in the city’s metro. The police increased security outside the embassy, and siren was played for warning in the city.
Increasing tourism is evicting local people
American tourists have increased considerably in Mexico since 2020, due to which the fares of homes have increased considerably, which is evicting the locals from their own areas.
- Increasing tourism: Since 2020, especially during the Kovid-19 lockdown, a large number of American people came to Mexico City. These people were attracted to low rent and Mexico culture. This put pressure on local culture and community structure.
- Housing crisis and fare increase: Due to foreign tourists and migrants, the demand for short-term rental platforms increased. Due to this, the fare started touching the sky, due to which the local people are evicting.
- Gentrification: Gentrification (settlement of middle class or upper class people in lower-oriented areas) has become a major issue in Mexico City. Areas like Kondesa and Roma have now become expensive.
- Displacement of local people: Increased fares and tourist-centered development forced local people to move to the banks of the city or less convenient areas.
Protesters thrown water on tourists in Spain
Protests against tourism are also intensifying in Spain, Italy, Portugal and other European cities. In Barcelona, Spain, protesters threw water at tourists on 15 June and shouted slogans like tourist home.
In 2023, about 1.6 crore tourists came to Barcelona, which is 10 times more than the city’s population. The city plans to ban tourist apartments by 2028.
In Barcelona, Spain, protesters threw water on tourists on 15 June.
In Barcelona, Spain, protesters demonstrated with posters. It was written on them, ‘Tourism is ruining Barcelona.’
Number of hotels in Italy more than people’s homes
In Venice, Italy, people demonstrated on 18 June against new hotels. The number of hotels here has increased more than the houses of local residents. There were also demonstrations in Lisbon (Portugal) and Majorka (Spain), where people are demanding to control tourism.
Tourism big part of Europe’s economy
The protesters are demanding limited number of tourists, prohibiting short-term fare and affordable housing for local people. Some cities have started taxing tourists to deal with it.
However, tourism is a large part of Europe’s economy, such as 12% GDP in Spain. But the protesters say that this model only benefits a few people, while the locals are upset.
The protesters do not consider tourists to be enemies, rather they are demanding sustainable tourism policies from governments.
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