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Mexico’s Immigration Backlash Against U.S. Remote Workers - Expats Face hostility

Aug 12, 2025
Rising costs in the U.S. are pushing Americans to seek affordable living in Mexico and Spain, igniting tensions with local residents. As expats flock in, gentrification and rising rents fuel frustration, making locals feel priced out of their own neighborhoods. The protests against U.S. remote workers highlight the discontent around housing rights. While some advocate for frugal living as a solution, others argue it falls short in addressing the deeper issues at play.
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INSIGHT

Spain Shuts Thousands Of Short-Term Rentals

  • Spain hosted 94M tourists last year and ordered ~65–66k Airbnbs shut down.
  • Patrick Bet-David notes locals say 'that Airbnb used to be my home'.
INSIGHT

Remote Work Surge Enables Expat Moves

  • Remote work jumped from ~7.4M in 2019 to ~17–18M by 2023, a 131% rise.
  • Patrick Bet-David shows this enables Americans to leave high-cost cities.
ANECDOTE

Mexico City Julía Protest Turned Violent

  • On July 4, Mexico City rioters protested gentrification in Roma and Condesa.
  • Protesters scrawled 'gringos, stop stealing our home' and rallied at the U.S. Embassy.
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