Senate warns of dispossession crisis in Mexico City; PRI study reports over 25,000 complaints in 6 years

A study by Mexico's Senate reveals a severe crisis of property dispossession, particularly in Mexico City, where over 25,000 complaints have been registered between 2020 and April 2026. The PRI party's report indicates that the authorities are struggling to contain this crime, which threatens the assets of numerous Mexican families.

The study highlights a critical failure in the justice system, with an alarming impunity rate exceeding 98 percent. While thousands of citizens report losing homes, land, and properties, only 463 arrests have been linked to dispossession crimes in the capital during the specified period. This stark disparity underscores a profound lack of effective response from institutions tasked with protecting citizens' property rights.

Manuel Añorve, the PRI's coordinator, pointed to the emblematic case of República de Cuba 11 and 12 in the Historic Center of Mexico City. Despite over 70 people being evicted nearly a year ago, affected families continue to seek justice. This situation has become a symbol of a broader problem, characterized by endless legal battles and victims waiting years for institutional solutions, impacting local businesses and contributing to a perception of insecurity.

Legislators view this phenomenon as a structural issue rather than isolated incidents. The constant loss of family assets, property invasions, and protracted legal disputes have fostered a widespread feeling of defenselessness among those who turn to authorities for protection. The report will prompt an appeal to the Mexico City government to address this escalating crisis.