What began as a “protest” against gentrification in Mexico City quickly devolved into xenophobic violence. Harassment, destruction, and hate slogans like “kill a gringo” are not activism; they’re hate.
Check out the piece by Iván Farías Pelcastre
Xenophobia is contagious. Violence, even more so. The “protests” in Mexico City prove it.
Those who claim that this was a legitimate expression of dissent should consider whether they would be ok with having others targeting them when they become the minority.
