Mexico nightclub's $300 cover charge for US citizens captures popular mood
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Mexico nightclub's $300 cover charge for US citizens captures popular mood
""It's not that 'we charge gringos more' it's that we offer discounts to people that need it. The cover charge is $5,000 [pesos]. Citizens of the USA don't get a discount.""
""This is a response to a year of insults directed at us - as a country - by the United States. It's very much a response to the many attacks against Mexico from Trump.""
""The nightclub's post is part of a general backlash in Mexico City against what many see as an invasion of Americans and other foreigners in trendy neighborhoods such as Roma and Condesa, driving up prices and displacing locals.""
A nightclub in Mexico City has implemented a tiered cover charge, charging Americans nearly $300 while offering discounts to citizens from other countries and locals. The policy has gained significant support on social media, seen as a response to perceived US dominance and deteriorating Mexico-US relations. The owner stated that the pricing reflects a reaction to insults from the US and the gentrification affecting local neighborhoods. This move is part of a broader backlash against the influx of foreigners driving up costs and displacing residents.
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