Morena proposes National Anti-Dispossession Forum to strengthen property protection

A legislative proposal by Morena federal deputy Elena Edith Segura Trejo aims to create a General Law for Property Protection Against Real Estate Dispossession. The initiative is gaining support in the Chamber of Deputies, with federal deputy Alfonso Ramírez Cuéllar joining to back the commitment to assist victims and bolster citizen causes.

Ramírez Cuéllar emphasized that real estate dispossession demands a firm state response, improved inter-institutional coordination for justice, and mechanisms ensuring legal certainty and swifter resolutions for those who have lost or are threatened with losing their assets. Segura highlighted the importance of prevention starting at the municipal level, offering legal guidance and early intervention services to citizens.

The scale of the problem necessitates a national approach. Between 2020 and April 2026, Mexico City recorded over 20,000 investigation files for dispossession, while the State of Mexico reported 5,594 complaints in 2025. These figures underscore that the issue transcends local boundaries, requiring coordinated action among federal, state, and municipal authorities, as well as justice institutions.

In response, affected residents, civil organizations, bar associations, and legal experts have urged the Chamber of Deputies to convene a National Anti-Dispossession Forum. This forum would provide a platform for victims to share their experiences and for specialists to offer proposals, enriching the legislative initiative. Representatives from prosecutor's offices in Mexico City, the State of Mexico, and Morelos are also slated to participate, discussing progress, challenges, and necessary measures for investigation and property restitution.