CTM denounces Infonavit housing construction delays in Sonora; thousands of workers await homes

The Confederation of Mexican Workers (CTM) in Sonora has raised concerns over significant delays in the construction of Infonavit social housing projects across the state, leaving thousands of workers in limbo. Javier Villarreal Gámez, CTM's general secretary in Sonora, acknowledged the National Housing Program's momentum but stated that progress in the state does not align with announced targets.

"We fought for many years for social housing to be reactivated, and we are very concerned that it does not have the pace that has been announced and committed," Villarreal Gámez stated. The union highlighted that Sonora faces a housing deficit exceeding 200,000 units, making the timely completion and delivery of announced projects a priority.

CTM pointed to three specific developments in Hermosillo as examples of the delays. Altares Sur, planned for 912 homes, remains largely paralyzed with only 32 units finished. Monteseris, intended for 1,548 homes, is also stalled with no completed units reported by the union. In contrast, Real de Minas is progressing with approximately 864 homes planned and about 96 units finished.

The union also questioned the lack of construction starts in the northern and northwestern parts of Hermosillo, areas with significant industrial activity and a large number of maquiladora workers seeking housing through their credits. CTM also expressed concern about the location of some projects in other municipalities like Cajeme, Navojoa, and Agua Prieta, noting they are situated outside urban zones and far from major employment centers.

CTM urged the national Infonavit to accelerate initiated projects, stating that sufficient resources are available but construction remains halted. The union warned that building housing far from job centers could lead to increased commuting times and costs for workers.