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THESE photographs lay bare the wealth at the disposal of those in Mexico lucky enough to have ultra-rich parents.

Materialism is celebrated in all its glory with posts showing all the trappings of wealth and privilege such as private jets, super-cars, designer clothes and jewellery.

This young woman brandishes a Champagne gun at a party
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This young woman brandishes a Champagne gun at a partyCredit: Central European News

They have drawn inspiration from the children of Russia's oligarchs and billionaires who set up the “Rich Russian Kids” page on Instagram to show off their jet-set lifestyles.

Called “Rich Kids of Mexico”, this version has a way to go to catch up on their rivals so far boasting only 3,000 followers compared to the Russian page's one million.

The images it features contrast starkly with the realities of life in Mexico where corruption and organised crime fuels intense poverty. 

According to the World Bank, 53 percent of the country’s population is poor - living on less than £1.50 per day - with half of all children growing up impoverished.

The jet set lifestyle is chronicled with these posts
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The jet set lifestyle is chronicled with these postsCredit: Instagram
This lady photographs her legs and heels as she sits in her Mercedes Benz
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This lady photographs her legs and heels as she sits in her Mercedes BenzCredit: Instagram/richkidsofmexicocity
What time is it? Time to show off your expensive watches
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What time is it? Time to show off your expensive watchesCredit: Central European News
These youngsters pass the time of day by riding their top of the range quad bike
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These youngsters pass the time of day by riding their top of the range quad bikeCredit: Instagram/richkidsofmexicocity
A black panther can be seen perched above their car parked in a huge garage
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A black panther can be seen perched above their car parked in a huge garageCredit: Central European News

But those who are obscenely wealthy do not let this harsh reality of life for many in Mexico stop them from flaunting their wealth.

One photo shows Sofia Castro, stepdaughter of the Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, walking around New York in a Dolce & Gabbana suit.

Another picture shows seven young men putting their hands together to show off their designer watches, with the caption: "Squad goals."

The Instagram page pays homage to its Russian counterparts
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The Instagram page pays homage to its Russian counterpartsCredit: Instagram/richkidsofmexicocity
Sofia Castro wearing Dolce & Gabbanna suit while in Manhatten
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Sofia Castro wearing Dolce & Gabbanna suit while in ManhattenCredit: Central European News
This loaded lad poses by high performance cars
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This loaded lad poses by high performance carsCredit: Instagram/richkidsofmexicocity
Money opens doors... expensive car doors that is
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Money opens doors... particularly expensive car doorsCredit: Instagram/richkidsofmexicocity
This enormous car boot is jammed full of bags from designer clothes stores
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This enormous car boot is jammed full of bags from designer clothes storesCredit: Instagram/richkidsofmexicocity
This woman is clearly not going through her minimalism phase
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This woman is clearly not going through her minimalism phaseCredit: Instagram/richkidsofmexicocity
This revellers brandishes a giant bottle of champers
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This revellers brandishes a giant bottle of  boozeCredit: Instagram/richkidsofmexicocity
After a hard days work can be good to relax in a hot tub
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After a hard day's work can be good to relax in a hot tubCredit: Central European News
Its a rich mans world so they say
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It's a rich man's world so they say and this is especially so in MexicoCredit: Instagram/richkidsofmexicocity

In one photograph of a large pile of banknotes comes with the words: "This is how we roll!"

Unsurprisingly, foreign travel is also a common theme with holiday snaps of exotic locations or upscale areas of western European cities.

Then there are photographs showing bottles of Champagne, signifying the party lifestyle enjoyed by those who don’t have to work to keep a roof over their heads.

This young person holds their passport, presumably off on another luxury holiday
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This young person holds their passport, presumably off on another luxury holiday againCredit: Central European News
Here this bunch work hard at living it up
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Here this bunch work hard at living it upCredit: Instagram/richkidsofmexicocity
Virtue signalling... Cash and Champagne are the reoccurring motifs in all photographs
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Virtue signalling... Cash and Champagne are the reoccurring motifs in all photographsCredit: Central European News


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