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