In recent years, residents of Mexico City (CDMX) and academics have highlighted the spread of a socioeconomic phenomenon whose name is now widely known: gentrification. As a result, groups that had already taken to the streets to demonstrate against it for the first time called for a second march.
Two weeks after the demonstration that took place in the Condesa neighborhood and attracted the attention of social media users, groups on these platforms called for the second edition of the march against gentrification. This time, the protest will take place in the south of Mexico City (CDMX).
While the meeting point for those attending the event will be different from the Condesa neighborhood, those in charge of the organization clarified that the invitation is open to any Mexico City (CDMX) resident who wants to join.
According to the call circulating on social media, the next march against gentrification will take place on July 20, 2025, a little over two weeks after the first call, which took place near Parque México, in the Condesa neighborhood.
Name of the event: Another! March against gentrification.
Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Near the Fuentes Brotantes Metrobús station.
Demonstration route: From the Fuentes Brotantes Metrobús station to the El Caminero Metrobús station.
The purpose of the demonstration is to protest against displacement and the rising cost of living in some regions of the nation’s capital, driven by the rising cost of housing, rent, and goods and services resulting from gentrification.
What is gentrification and how does it affect Mexico City?
Gentrification is an urban process in which traditionally working-class neighborhoods experience the arrival of new residents with greater purchasing power. This phenomenon is often accompanied by investments in infrastructure, improvements in services, and an increase in property values. Although these changes can revitalize run-down areas, they also lead to the displacement of original families, who cannot afford the rising rents and the general rise in the cost of living.
In Mexico City, gentrification is evident in neighborhoods such as Roma, Condesa, and Juárez. The housing market geared toward international tourism and the proliferation of exclusive commercial spaces have transformed the social dynamics of these neighborhoods. Homeowners enjoy greater economic gains, but long-term tenants face pressure to abandon their homes. This dynamic affects the social fabric and facilitates the loss of communities’ cultural identity.
Urban planning experts warn that the phenomenon contributes to urban segmentation and inequality. While some sectors have access to better services and leisure options, others find their ability to remain in the area limited. Thus, gentrification in the Mexican capital represents a profound change in both the physical layout and the daily lives of its residents.
Source: infobae
