FIFA World Cup turns up gentrification pressures in Mexico City, say experts

May 15, 2026 - 17:00
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FIFA World Cup turns up gentrification pressures in Mexico City, say experts
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Experts say parts of Mexico City have faced increasing pressure from gentrification which gained momentum during the pandemic — as digital nomads flocked to the city — and this has accelerated as the FIFA World Cup looms in June.