Homes at risk of collapse in Naucalpan remain undemolished due to ownership issues

Two months after heavy rains threatened their collapse, four homes in Naucalpan, Mexico, remain standing precariously. The municipal government has stated that demolition has not occurred because the property ownership for these affected dwellings has not yet been officially verified. The damage to these four houses occurred in May following the opening of floodgates due to intense rainfall.

Naucalpan authorities emphasized that the responsibility for these homes lies with their owners. They indicated that property owners must officially verify their ownership and then formally request support from the municipal government. This stance places the onus on residents to navigate the administrative process before any official action can be taken regarding the damaged structures.

The Naucalpan government is also coordinating with the National Water Commission (Conagua), as the Hondo River's course is considered federal territory. Actions concerning the river require Conagua's participation. Mayor Isaac Montoya Márquez has previously expressed the administration's intention to relocate families residing in approximately 300 homes situated along the Hondo River's banks, with support from the National Housing Commission (Conavi).