A peaceful protest in Mexico City's tourist neighborhoods turned violent when a small group of protesters smashed storefronts and harassed foreigners. The protesters, who were demanding stricter laws to regulate tourism and housing, held signs reading "gringos, stop stealing our home" and "get out of Mexico." The protest comes as a response to the influx of American tourists and "digital nomads" who have flooded the city in recent years, leading to soaring rents and locals being pushed out of their neighborhoods. This event took place on 07/04/2025 at the following location: Mexico City, Mexico.
Incident Type: Civil Unrest
Event Type: Protest
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: AP
