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Removal of Castro and Guevara Statues Ignites Outcry in Mexico

The Cuban Revolution leaders joined forces in Mexico in 1955. A local mayor removed a memorial to them, drawing protests and condemnation from Mexico’s highest office.

The bench in Jardin Tabacalera after the statues of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara were removed.
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Why Are Protesters in Mexico City Angry at Remote Workers?

Top concerns include the displacement of longtime residents as rents and food prices surge. Ire over the influx of well-heeled foreigners has been building for years.

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A protester lighting an aerosol can during a march against gentrification in Mexico City on Friday.
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As a Tourist Influx Makes Prices Soar, Hundreds Protest in Mexico City

The outrage reflects the growing difficulty of affording a city that has become a hot spot for Western immigrants.

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Demonstrators damaged a dining area at an anti-gentrification protest that turned violent in Mexico City, on Friday.
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