CDMX Government announces new protocol for evictions
The Head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada, has announced the development of a comprehensive care protocol for people subject to eviction procedures. This initiative arises as a direct response to the events that recently occurred on República de Cuba Street, located in the Historical Center of the capital. The main objective of this framework of action is to establish clear guidelines that prioritize respect for human rights and the protection of families during these legally complex and socially sensitive processes.
Fundamental pillars of the new framework for action
The proposal presented by the local executive is based on several strategic axes. Firstly, it contemplates the promotion of legislative reforms that substantially modify the current procedure. One of the key innovations is to oblige the Judiciary to notify the capital’s Secretary of Government in advance of any scheduled eviction order. This measure seeks to eliminate opacity and allow the local government to prepare a timely assistance response.
The president emphasized that she will decisively push for all these processes to be resolved preferably through conciliation tables. The underlying philosophy is to exhaust all avenues for dialogue and negotiation before proceeding with the extreme measure of eviction. Brugada stressed the imperative need for all residents to be formally and personally notified, a legal requirement that, according to his statements, has not been met in several recent cases, creating a situation of vulnerability and defenselessness.
“It is very important to guarantee and verify that the Judiciary complies with its legal obligation to notify families. In some cases they have said that they were not notified and that must be reviewed,” the Head of Government forcefully stated.
Supervision and immediate support for those affected
To guarantee transparency and adherence to legality, the protocol includes the participation of autonomous surveillance bodies. The Mexico City Human Rights Commission (CDHCDMX) will be formally invited to be physically present in each operation, accompanied by a representative of the capital’s Government. Their role will be to supervise that the entire procedure is carried out with strict respect for the regulations and the dignity of people.
In addition, the figure and performance of the judicial assistants who physically carry out the launches will be exhaustively reviewed, who have sometimes been accused of acting with excessive use of force. “We are going to propose reforms so that their function is monitored and any aggression against the neighbors is avoided,” Brugada said, pointing out the need for stricter regulation for these actors.
The administration has made it clear that it will not wait for the approval of the legislative reforms to act. The Secretary of Government will immediately analyze each case and provide support to the affected people. “The important thing is that we are not going to leave anyone alone in these situations,” said the president, underlining her government’s commitment to social protection.
Concrete actions and housing support
For his part, the Secretary of Housing, Inti Muñoz Santini, detailed the immediate support measures implemented. In the specific case of the eviction in the Republic of Cuba, immediate economic support was provided to 16 family groups. This consists of a rental subsidy of four thousand pesos per month for an initial period of six months, which can be extended as necessary. A similar scheme is applied to 26 affected families on Tonalá Street.
Muñoz Santini explained that, in parallel, efforts have been initiated for the city’s Housing Institute to evaluate the acquisition and rehabilitation of the properties involved, with the ultimate goal of allocating them for the benefit of those who lived in them, thus seeking a permanent solution and not just a palliative one. From the first night, all the evicted families were lodged in hotels to guarantee them a dignified and safe roof while the definitive solutions were articulated.
Finally, the Secretary of Government, César Cravioto Romero, clarified a crucial point: evictions are not carried out by the City Government, but by actuaries appointed by the courts. In the case of the Republic of Cuba, the order was issued by the 54th Civil Court. “When there is an eviction resolution, it is the Judiciary that requests it and asks for the support of the public force. What is now being sought is to change the law so that these procedures are carried out with new rules that prioritize respect for human rights,” he concluded, outlining the path to follow for more social justice.
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