Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Jan 17 welcomed the findings of a survey rating Mexico City among the world’s high three cities for expatriates, saying it was now a “safe” place.

“In recent years, thousands of foreigners have come to live in Mexico City,” notably from the United States, Lopez Obrador advised reporters when requested concerning the ballot.

“It’s a city they love,” he added.

The Expat Insider survey of almost 12,000 individuals ranked the Mexican capital because the world’s third greatest metropolis for expats, behind solely Valencia in Spain and Dubai within the United Arab Emirates.

It did nevertheless describe Mexico City, which has turn into a preferred vacation spot for distant staff, as “friendly and affordable but unsafe”.

Expats within the capital really feel welcome and are proud of their monetary scenario in addition to the meals and nightlife, however upset with the surroundings, air high quality and safety, it mentioned.

Lopez Obrador nonetheless argued that the Mexican capital “is a safe, very beautiful city”.

Despite the nation’s repute for violent crime, “Mexico City has fewer homicides than other large cities in the world,” he mentioned.

The variety of murders nationwide fell by 7.1% in 2022 from the earlier yr, to 30,968, the Mexican authorities reported on Jan 17.

While there was once 5 homicides a day in Mexico City, house to round 9 million individuals, there at the moment are fewer than two on common, Lopez Obrador mentioned. – AFP