The Gentrification of Mexico City: Economic Growth at the Expense of Local Displacement and Erasure of Culture

Mexico City is changing quickly as a result of international migration, implementation of new industries, and foreign investment. These developments modernize and boost the economy, but they also cause gentrification, displacing the local communities, and causing cultural homogenization, which raises concerns about social inequality and the maintenance of local traditions.

AmericasBy Sofia EcheniqueOctober 8, 2024gentrification, Mexico City, urban development, displacement, economic growth, social inequality, investment, real estate, expats, digital nomads, multiculturalism, modernization, Latin America, community, cultural preservation

The Prosperous and Political Arts Movement in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has recently been experiencing an emerging arts and culture boom. The state has become a hub for both national and international artists, particularly for youth. However, some critics speculate that this new funding and celebration of the arts is a strategy to distract from other potentially unpopular legislation.

Middle EastBy Hannah MartinFebruary 13, 2024arts, culture, community, human rights, youth