Protests in Mexico City against a surge in tourism and rising prices turned violent on Friday night, damaging over a dozen businesses and drawing condemnation from officials.
The demonstration reflected the growing frustrations of many of the capitals residents, who have watched rents skyrocket and old neighborhoods turn into swanky developments as the city has become a major tourist destination and a base for many so-called digital nomads.
The protest also prompted criticism from some officials, who denounced the violence and what they said were the protests nativist bent.
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