Comments on: Another side of the story: A Mexican perspective on gentrification

By: Lee Rotzien

Lee Rotzien — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:33:26 +0000

Is it possible to hold cultural sensitivity classes where Mexicans are the teachers in any communities?

By: Bradford Burns

Bradford Burns — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:52:00 +0000

Thank you for this important commentary and perspective. The ‘Encounter’s’ between Mexican people and those of European descent have not stopped since about 1519.

Your thoughtful comments are what I love about MND, a respectful place learn from different experiences

I better understand the gentrification issue because of your personal experiences and I can apply hit here in Ajijic, also known as GringoLandia. I speak some Spanish and continue to improve, out of respect for my host country if not so I can establish better friendships

BTW I write this from Ajijic, ‘the only Pueblo Magico sin Mexicanos’. Hablo

By: Jerome Berryhill

Jerome Berryhill — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:47:17 +0000

“Gentrification” is when people who have more money than you do outbid you for the use of the land you live on. If you owned the land, they couldn’t outbid you, but you would still have to pay the taxes, which the local government increases to the point where you can’t afford them, so as to maximize the tax income. So, what it boils down to, is that you have been living on some land that is worth more than you have been paying for it, and you would like that situation to continue. But why shouldn’t the owner of the property maximize his income from the property? You are simply asserting a “right” to something that you never bought, and don’t intend to pay for.

By: Michael Livingston

Michael Livingston — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:52:09 +0000

(I apologize for sending prematurely). to conclude…I felt that I was visiting another country.

By: Michael Livingston

Michael Livingston — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:49:32 +0000

Spain is going through a similar experience and migration seems to be at the heart of what we are experiencing. Many of my Mexican friends have shared their mixed feelings about other nationalities visiting or living here in Mexico. Some strongly feel that there is less advantage and more disadvantage to the idea of tourism as an economic plus. Last summer I returned to visit friends in NY after 7 years. Life there also has change

By: Michael Livingston

Michael Livingston — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:43:30 +0000

Continuing….there are so many factors involved as many have suggested and I agree. Unfortunately these issues are not unique to Mexico, they are somewhat worldwide. Sp

By: Michael Livingston

Michael Livingston — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:40:38 +0000

Really, really enjoy reading the reactions to the initial article; which was very well written and insightful. After living in Juriquilla for seven years, the insights are clear

By: bsheldon0562@gmail.com

bsheldon0562@gmail.com — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:20:29 +0000

I can’t help but think that the political-social climate in the U.S. is spurring a lot of this. As the author notes, much of the hostility is targeting U.S. citizens directly, rather than “gentrification” as a whole. I have lived in Mexico full-time for more than 6 years and part-time for 17 years. The anti-American sentiment where I live is not overt at present, but it lingers in the air. This is something I have not really felt until recently.

By: sampking2000@yahoo.com

sampking2000@yahoo.com — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:10:52 +0000

Sorry for party rocken! I traveled two month in the fall through Western Europe in the late 1980s. Spain was by far my favorite country. I loved the culture and layout of the cities. Barcelona was the only city I went to twice. When I describe cdmx to my friends I tell them it’s my favorite city in Europe because it reminds me so much of Spain. I’m grateful to have such an amazing place only an hour flight from my winter home. The sweetest honey attracts the most bees.

By: Linda de Luna

Linda de Luna — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:00:22 +0000

Thank you so much for this article—thoughtful and well written. As a retired American (lo siento!) living in San Miguel de Allende, I am also aware of the changes taking place here, but on a somewhat smaller scale. I’m struggling to learn better Spanish, but I’ll keep working on it (for some reason I took French in school). I truly appreciate being able to live in this beautiful country.