Consular alert due to security operations in Mexico

A few days before the start of the 2026 Soccer World Cup, the head of the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco), César Iván Escalante Ruiz, reported that the agency has provided more than 200 services related to the tournament. The main queries focus on the purchase of tickets, downloading applications and possible fraud.

Attention at the three World Cup venues

Nine cases were attended to in the Mexico City Stadium module. Among them, a complaint for possible fraud in the purchase of a resale ticket and eight consultancies to help fans download the necessary application to view their tickets.

In Monterrey, 10 attentions were registered: two for relocations of people with disabilities, one complaint of fraud channeled to the prosecutor’s office and seven supports with the downloading of applications.

In Guadalajara, the interventions were mainly to guide attendees on the process of viewing digital tickets. Escalante explained:

“What happened is that people bought their tickets, but had not downloaded the application. So they were guided there to be able to do it.”

At the national level, Profeco offices have carried out 124 services related to the World Cup, to resolve doubts about consumer rights and referrals to other authorities. In addition, the Consumer Telephone received 114 calls with reports of improper charges, lack of information and deficient services.

The official assured that the Attorney General’s Office will maintain a presence at the headquarters and strategic points such as airports and festival areas for fans. “We are going to continue with our presence in each of these places,” he stated, reiterating the objective of protecting consumer rights during the sports event.

Program progress

Edna Elena Vega Rangel, Secretary of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development (Sedatu), reported that under the Housing for Well-being program, 274 thousand social housing units have already begun to be built. In addition, more than 604 thousand have started procedures for their construction throughout the country. This will benefit 2.1 million people.

In the presidential morning conference, the official recalled that the six-year goal is to build 1.8 million homes. “We have made very important progress: 274 thousand homes have already started the building process and it should be noted that 604 thousand have already been contracted. Why is it important to point out this data? Of course, those that have started, we must highlight it in all the entities of the country, and 604 thousand is that we already have the land, the project has already been prepared, the procedures are already in place. So that reflects a very, very important basis,” he noted.

He specified that 33% of the goal is in a position to start work at any time. “What does this mean? 2.1 million people who are benefiting from the program,” he added.

Main advances by entity

Vega Rangel highlighted significant progress in states such as Tabasco, Quintana Roo, Yucatán, Tamaulipas and Veracruz. However, he acknowledged that in some regions progress is low due to the difficulty in obtaining adequate land for social housing. He assured that progress is being made in solving that obstacle.

Massive credit restructuring

Octavio Romero Oropeza, director of Infonavit, reported that more than 4.8 million loans considered unpayable were restructured in the current administration. The objective: correct schemes that made debts grow despite payments.

Of that total, 457 thousand credits remained with a zero balance. Their owners will no longer have to pay. The remaining 4.4 million were restructured with balance reductions, lower rates and fixed monthly payments. The Institute’s collection improved: a group of 650 thousand credits went from 215 million pesos per month to 318 million.

“People pay, as long as they have fair payment conditions,” he said.

Advances in housing

In housing improvement, almost 150 thousand credits were granted in 2026, exceeding the goal of 132 thousand. In the Housing for Wellbeing Program, as of June 14, there are 460 thousand homes contracted, 191 thousand under construction. The six-year goal is 1.2 million houses.

Romero highlighted that 23,281 homes have already been placed in 21 states. 90% of the beneficiaries earn between one and two minimum wages. Three out of every four homes were purchased by people under 40 years of age. More than 25 requirements were eliminated and the credit bureau no longer conditions financing.

Rodrigo Chávez, from Conavi, reports construction and improvement in several entities. The executive member of Fovissste, Jabnely Maldonado, reported 40% progress in restructuring credits for State workers. Since July 1, a new simplified account statement has been in operation. He also announced the third stage of conversion of UMA credits to pesos.

Claudia Sheinbaum assured that the program is progressing: there are already 274 thousand homes under construction, 604 thousand contracted and more than 24 thousand delivered. He highlighted that the restructuring of more than five million loans canceled debts of hundreds of thousands of families.

“We are serving nearly seven million families,” he said.

Regularization of writings

Víctor Rubén Guzmán, from Insus, reported 36,123 deeds delivered and 39,673 accumulated. There are 117,442 lots in process. The State of Mexico leads with 13,286 processes. 557 thousand 980 lots are incorporated. 63.4% of the shares are in the name of mothers, due to “a historical debt to women.”