Michelle Castro

Michelle Castro is a 19-year-old university student from Mexico City who participated in recent protests against gentrification and mass tourism. Working in the city center, she has witnessed the transformation of residential buildings into tourist accommodations, leading to skyrocketing rents that are driving local residents out of their neighborhoods. Castro emphasizes that the rising cost of living due to an influx of foreign nationals, particularly from the United States, is a significant issue for many locals.