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Xenophobia fuels anti-gentrification protest in Mexico City? President and mayor call for respect

President Claudia Sheinbaum strongly condemned the “xenophobic slogans and violent acts” that unfolded during an anti-gentrification demonstration held in Mexico City (CDMX) this past weekend. The protest, which opposed the gentrification of neighborhoods such as Roma and Condesa — areas where many foreigners have settled — was the largest of its kind ever held in the capital.

Could expats lose resident status for discriminating against Mexicans?

Federal Congressman Gerardo Olivares Mejía, a deputy from the Labor Party (PT), is proposing a reform to the Immigration Law that would grant the National Immigration Institute (INM) the authority to revoke the residency status of foreigners who commit acts of discrimination, abuse, violence or displacement against Mexican citizens.

Cashless tolling coming to highways

The Federal Highways and Bridges Agency (Capufe) has announced plans to gradually eliminate cash payments at toll booths on cuota highways throughout the country.

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This initiative is part of a broader strategy to streamline traffic, improve collection efficiency, and modernize the user experience.

Mexico City keeps on sinking

Geologists from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) have warned that the sinking of Mexico City (CDMX) could lead to uninhabitable zones within the next decade.

Mexico bans dolphin shows in landmark law law

In a historic move, the Mexican Congress, with approval from both the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, has passed a reform that bans the use of dolphins, sea lions, orcas and other marine animals in shows, therapies, entertainment, and any activities unrelated to their conservation.