US migrants blamed for Mexico City rent spike, locals protest soaring costs

Mexico has become the number-one destination for US 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 fueling tensions. Locals say rents have skyrocketed, forcing long-term residents out of their neighborhoods and changing the city’s character.

Al Jazeera’s Wilson Dizard reports from Mexico City.

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