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Rising Rents Spark Outcry Among La Condesa Locals

2/21/2026

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  • Maria Moreno Carranco, a La Condesa resident, says rising rents driven by digital nomads threaten locals.
  • Critics tie the issue to a 2022 deal between Mexico City and Airbnb, noting 17% rent growth from April 2023 to April 2025.
  • Activist Sergio Montes criticizes government inaction on housing issues.
  • The city mayor proposed a plan to regulate rental prices and curb displacement, but progress remains unclear.