Mexico has become the number-one destination for U.S citizens living abroad, thanks to its warm climate, vibrant culture, and relatively low cost of living. Over a million Americans now call Mexico home. But in Mexico City, the arrival of many US migrants is fuelling tensions.
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- Protests in Mexico City target the impact of US migrants on local housing.
- Locals say American digital nomads are driving up rents and causing displacement. 16s
- Activists claim government policies favor wealthier newcomers over long-term residents. 1m 14s
- Rents in Mexico City have increased by 47 percent in five years. 1m 24s
- Calls for tougher visa rules are complicated by economic ties and remittances between the US and Mexico. 1m 46s