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Nightclub Charges U.S. Patrons 5,000 Pesos to Aid Workers

5/7/2026

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Nightclub owner Federico Crespo announced a 5,000-peso ($300) cover charge for U.S. visitors in Mexico City’s Roma Norte district to fund local workers.
He said the revenue will help employees facing higher rents and longer commutes caused by an influx of U.S. digital nomads.
The policy follows last year’s “Get out of Mexico!” protests, echoing anti-tourist backlashes in Barcelona and Lisbon.

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Nightclub owner Federico Crespo announced a 5,000-peso ($300) cover charge for U.S. visitors in Mexico City’s Roma Norte district to fund local workers.
He said the revenue will help employees facing higher rents and longer commutes caused by an influx of U.S. digital nomads.
The policy follows last year’s “Get out of Mexico!” protests, echoing anti-tourist backlashes in Barcelona and Lisbon.