GDC Developments files third complaint over construction site aggressions; claims Santa Cruz Atoyac project has permits

GDC Developments has filed a third criminal complaint with the Mexico City Attorney General's Office following a protest against its eight-level building project in the Santa Cruz Atoyac neighborhood. The protest on July 14 led to road blockades and disruptions to the Metrobús service.

Luis Cardoso, GDC's Director of Risks, stated that the complaint addresses physical aggressions against workers who were guarding the construction site at Avenida Cuauhtémoc 1319. He reported that the company had previously filed two other complaints, one concerning the placement of unofficial "citizen closure" seals on the property and another for alleged threats against construction personnel.

Cardoso asserted that the development holds all necessary construction permits and that the company has not been officially notified of any work suspension or closure. He acknowledged a provisional suspension but clarified it requires mitigation measures, which GDC is undertaking. The company also claims to have attempted dialogue with residents, including a meeting at central government offices and a written request for engagement, but received no response.

Neighbors, however, maintain that the project infringes upon regulations protecting heritage sites and potentially affects an indigenous village. They point to a provisional suspension within an amparo lawsuit related to the development as evidence of legal challenges against the construction.