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Digital nomads vs. locals in Mexico City

Mexico City has become a hot remote working destination since the start of the pandemic. Butthe influx of wealthy foreigners is having an impact on everything from housing affordability to pandemic safety and it's sparking a major conversation in the city about gentrification.

Remote workers have been flocking to Mexico City. Some locals aren't thrilled

People take pictures the Zocalo, the main central square in Mexico City, on Jan. 16, 2022. (Claudio Cruz/AFP via Getty Images)

Mexico City has become a hot remote working destination since the start of the pandemic. Butthe influx of wealthy foreigners is having an impact on everything from housing affordability to pandemic safety and it's sparking a major conversation in the city about gentrification.

Featuring:

  • Zachary Berkman, English teacher living in Mexico City.
  • Tamara Velasquez, PhD student in Global Urban Studies at Rutgers University.
  • Cara Araneta, creative consultant living in Mexico City.
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