- A Mexico City nightclub, Japan, located in the fashionable Roma Norte district, has implemented a $300 cover charge for American citizens, while offering significant discounts to other nationalities, including a 95% reduction for Mexicans and Latin Americans.
- Federico Crespo, the club's owner, stated that the policy is a direct response to years of insults directed at Mexico by Donald Trump, citing his numerous attacks against the country.
- The initiative also aims to address the 'gentrification and touristification' of Mexico City, particularly in areas like Roma and Condesa, where an influx of Americans has led to rising rents and increased living costs for local residents.
- The owner intends to use the revenue generated from the higher cover charges to support local workers most affected by these issues, following previous protests against the displacement of residents and the changing character of the neighbourhoods.
- This action occurs against a backdrop of contentious remarks from Donald Trump regarding Mexico, including his infamous comments on immigration, the 'bad hombres' slur, and recent rebukes over drug cartels and tariffs.
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