Mexico City authorities suspend construction after wall collapse, citing safety violations

Construction activities at a building in Mexico City's Centro neighborhood have been halted after a 25-meter-long wall collapsed. Authorities from the Cuauhtémoc borough, alongside the Mexico City Institute of Administrative Verification (INVEA), inspected the site and discovered significant safety irregularities.

During the inspection, officials noted the absence of mandatory documentation. This included the required internal civil protection plan, a policy for third-party damages, and other essential safety measures for such construction work. Consequently, the borough administration imposed a suspension of activities, sealing the premises to prevent further risks.

Cuauhtémoc Mayor Alessandra Rojo de la Vega emphasized that the administration's primary goal is to protect the integrity of residents, workers, and passersby. She stressed that all construction projects must adhere to current regulations. While no prior reports of risks at this specific property were logged in the Unified Citizen Attention System (SUAC), the borough pledged to maintain constant attention to community reports.

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The priority of the administration is to safeguard the integrity of the neighbors, workers, and people who transit through the area, so any work must comply with current regulations.