Sudetenland Tales by Edward Drobinski - HTML preview

Sudetenland Tales

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“Fifteen businesses were affected and some cars were vandalized in the protests,” Mexico City's government secretary, César Cravioto, said.

He urged an end to violent marches with "xenophobic" messages, saying that Mexico City "is a city of migrants," and that the city's government does not agree with "this type of demonstration."

In a statement, the governor of Mexico City, Carla Brugada, recognized the problems gentrification has caused, saying her administration was working to bolster affordable housing.

"Mexico City does not agree with gentrification," she said. "We know that gentrification can exclude those who have lived all their lives in their neighborhoods."

But she also denounced the violence, arguing that the campaign against gentrification should not become an excuse for discrimination or "xenophobic expression against migrants."

Since the coronavirus pandemic, stylish neighborhoods like Roma and Condesa in Mexico City have seen an influx of foreigners, coaxed by lower living costs and the opportunity to work remotely.