abstract
- Transnational gentrification has been a documented phenomenon in Latin America for at least a decade. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of workers from high-income countries were able to work remotely from the Global South. This allowed for a strong international mobility phenomenon that introduced new actors and new destinations of transnational gentrification. Using mixed methods, this research explores the impact of foreigners, specifically digital nomads, in the central areas of Mexico City. The indicators used as part of this research include commercial specialization and the evolution of the real estate market. It was found that the neighborhoods analyzed have undergone a commercial, housing, and sociocultural change due to the presence of digital nomads. We conclude by suggesting that transnational gentrification driven by digital nomads accelerates established gentrification processes and accentuates socio-territorial exclusion. © EURE.