On July 4, 2025, Mexico City witnessed its first large-scale anti-gentrification protest, primarily in the neighborhoods of Hipódromo, Condesa, Roma, Juárez, Doctores, and Obrera. Hundreds of demonstrators, including local residents and activist groups, gathered at Parque México to denounce rising rents, displacement of long-time Mexican residents, and the influx of foreigners, especially Americans and digital nomads. Protesters chanted slogans such as "¡Fuera gringos!" ("Get out gringos!") and "Go home, gringo," expressing opposition to what they describe as a modern colonization and real estate speculation driven by foreign investment. The protest, initially peaceful, escalated into violent incidents involving vandalism, looting, and attacks on businesses, including cafes and restaurants, particularly in the Roma-Condesa corridor. Storefronts were smashed, and some masked individuals caused property damage and threw stones. Tourists, especially Americans, were verbally harassed and accused of contributing to the housing crisis. The prominent Mexican influencer Luisito Comunica was singled out during the protest, facing insults and accusations of being part of the gentrification problem. The unrest has highlighted longstanding grievances over government failures to regulate the housing market and address affordable housing shortages amid a surge in mass tourism and foreign residents. Experts note that the tensions have been mounting since the pandemic, fueled by policies promoting digital nomads and the resulting sharp increase in housing prices, with average home prices in central Mexico City exceeding three million pesos. The protests have drawn attention both domestically and internationally, raising concerns about social inequality, xenophobia, and the impact of tourism and foreign investment on urban communities in Mexico City.