Mexico City to Hold First Anti-Gentrification Protest Amid Soaring Rents

Mexico City is set to host its first anti-gentrification protest, scheduled for Friday, July 4, at 3:30 PM in Parque México. The protest aims to highlight the growing housing crisis and the impact of gentrification on local residents. The organizer, Lorena Goca, stated that the average monthly rental price in Mexico City has reached 17,610 pesos in 2025, marking a 45.7% increase compared to 2020. This surge is set against a minimum wage of 7,468 pesos per month, creating a significant affordability gap for many residents. Goca drew comparisons to similar anti-gentrification movements observed last year in Spain, suggesting a growing global concern over housing displacement. The protest is described not as a march, but as an initiative to raise awareness and mobilize community action against the challenges of obtaining affordable and dignified housing in the city.

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Ciudad de México alista su primera protesta anti-gentrificación

La CDMX se prepara para una protesta inédita: por primera vez, habitantes saldrán a las calles para manifestarse contra la gentrificación.