Mexico City is in chaos! Protests against mass tourism, gentrification, and urbanization of old city parts have exploded into violence. Masked demonstrators smashed windows and looted luxury stores in the touristy neighborhoods of Condesa and Roma, while tourists fled in panic. Banners shouting “Leave Mexico” and “Gringos, stop stealing our homes” show just how furious locals are about losing their homes and identity. The protests continued in front of the US embassy, where police were on high alert. This clash exposes the dark side of mass tourism that destroys communities and pushes people out of their homes. Is this the end of tourism as we know it? Or just another sign the world needs to ask who really benefits from tourism? Got thoughts? Drop them in the comments — let’s see who’s for or against this urban chaos!
