Support evicted people in Mexico

by Habitat International Coalition
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico
Support evicted people in Mexico

Project Report | Aug 7, 2026
Consolidating the "Maria Luisa Marin" Legal Clinic

By Maria Silvia Emanuelli | Coordinator

Presentation of the Manual
Presentation of the Manual

 

Crecimiento estratégico y consolidación de la Clínica Legal "María Luisa Marín" en un contexto de crisis en la Ciudad de México

El trabajo de la Clínica Jurídica de Derecho a la Vivienda Adecuada "María Luisa Marín" durante el verano de 2026 ha estado marcado por la consolidación de su modelo único de intervención. Aunque el número de nuevas asesorías recibidas (6) pueda parecer menor en comparación con periodos anteriores, esta cifra refleja una etapa de maduración y enfoque estratégico: no se trata solo de atender más casos, sino de fortalecer la calidad y el impacto de nuestro acompañamiento, asegurando que cada persona que acude a nosotras reciba una defensa integral y transformadora.

Actualmente, la Clínica mantiene 11 casos activos, incluyendo los de Rufina, Angélica, Alejandra, Diana, Hilda y Sofya, quienes en su mayoría enfrentan procesos de desalojo derivados de la creciente gentrificación y los aumentos de renta que vulneran los límites legales. Estas nuevas asesorías se suman al trabajo de fondo que hemos realizado en el último año, donde el resultado más tangible no son solo números, sino 28 familias que, gracias a la Clínica, hoy conocen sus derechos y cuentan con herramientas para defender su hogar.

Este trabajo cualitativo se refleja en testimonios como el de Maricela, quien en abril de 2026 nos compartió:

"En la clínica por el derecho a la vivienda me apoyaron, me orientaron y nos contactaron con muchas personas. De ahí surgió la idea de llegar a conocer el problema, darnos cuenta de que la gentrificación es un fenómeno mundial que nos está afectando, principalmente en las capitales como aquí y en la Roma y La Condesa."

Este testimonio es la mejor evidencia de que nuestra estrategia está funcionando: transformamos el miedo en conciencia y la vulnerabilidad en acción colectiva. No solo ofrecemos asesoría legal, sino que fortalecemos las capacidades de las comunidades para que comprendan y enfrenten las dinámicas estructurales que las desplazan.

Conscientes de que la coyuntura actual exige respuestas a la altura, hemos redoblado nuestros esfuerzos en la generación de conocimiento accesible y herramientas prácticas. El manual “Analizando el procedimiento de desalojo causado por juicios civiles en la Ciudad de México a la luz del derecho a una vivienda adecuada” continúa siendo un referente, y estamos a punto de lanzar un nuevo folleto de "primeros auxilios" para personas en riesgo de desalojo, diseñado para ofrecer pasos prácticos e inmediatos. Este material, que contará con la colaboración de estudiantes de la Universidad Iberoamericana y el Frente Antigentrificación, es una pieza clave para ampliar nuestro impacto más allá de los casos que podemos atender directamente.

La crisis de desalojos no se detiene y la demanda por nuestro trabajo crece sin pausa. En respuesta a esta coyuntura, HIC-AL y la Clínica están fortaleciendo su liderazgo a través de la articulación. El Grupo Regional sobre Desalojos, que tejemos con organizaciones de Argentina, Brasil, Chile, El Salvador y México, es un ejemplo de cómo estamos coordinando acciones de investigación, monitoreo e incidencia para frenar los desalojos en toda la región con una sola voz. Simultáneamente, a nivel nacional, hemos abierto espacios de diálogo con la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación, posicionando la agenda del derecho a la vivienda en las más altas instancias.

Los logros de HIC-AL y de la Clínica "María Luisa Marín" no se miden en recursos, que siempre son limitados, sino en la capacidad de convertirlos en impactos profundos. Las investigaciones que realizamos y la constante vinculación para nuestra asesoría confirman una realidad ineludible: el tema de los desalojos está creciendo considerablemente. La gentrificación y la especulación inmobiliaria avanzan, y cada vez más personas se acercan a HIC en busca de apoyo y justicia.

Necesitamos estar a la altura de esta coyuntura. Para sostener y ampliar nuestro trabajo, para seguir formando a nuevas generaciones de abogados con compromiso social, para producir más materiales accesibles y para continuar incidiendo en las políticas públicas, requerimos fortalecer nuestras condiciones operativas. Su apoyo a través de GlobalGiving es fundamental para que podamos seguir defendiendo el derecho a un hogar para las familias más desfavorecidas de la Ciudad de México y de toda la región. Cada donación es una inversión en justicia social y en la construcción de un futuro donde la vivienda adecuada sea una realidad para todas las personas.

 

 

Strategic Growth and consolidation of the "MAria Luisa Marin" Legal Clinic in a Context of Crisis in Mexico City

The work of the "María Luisa Marín" Legal Clinic for the Right to Adequate Housing during the summer of 2026 has been defined by the consolidation of its unique intervention model. While the number of new consultations received (6) may seem lower compared to previous periods, this figure reflects a stage of maturity and strategic focus: it is not just about handling more cases, but about strengthening the quality and impact of our support, ensuring that every person who comes to us receives comprehensive and transformative defense.

Currently, the Clinic maintains 11 active cases, including those of Rufina, Angélica, Alejandra, Diana, Hilda, and Sofya, most of whom are facing eviction proceedings driven by rising gentrification and rent increases that violate legal limits. These new consultations build on the foundational work we have carried out over the past year, where the most tangible outcome is not just numbers, but 28 families who, thanks to the Clinic, now know their rights and have the tools to defend their homes.

This qualitative impact is powerfully reflected in testimonials like that of Maricela, who shared with us in April 2026:

"At the housing rights clinic, they supported me, guided me, and connected us with many people. From there, the idea emerged to understand the problem and realize that gentrification is a global phenomenon affecting us, especially in capital cities like here, and in Roma and La Condesa."

This testimony is the clearest evidence that our strategy is working: we transform fear into awareness and vulnerability into collective action. We do not merely offer legal advice; we empower communities to understand and confront the structural dynamics that displace them.

Aware that the current situation demands robust responses, we have redoubled our efforts to generate accessible knowledge and practical tools. The manual “Analyzing the Eviction Procedure Caused by Civil Lawsuits in Mexico City through the Lens of the Right to Adequate Housing” continues to be a key reference. Additionally, we are about to launch a new "first aid" booklet for people at risk of eviction, designed to provide practical and immediate steps. This material, developed in collaboration with students from the Universidad Iberoamericana and the Anti-Gentrification Front, is a crucial piece to extend our impact beyond the cases we can directly handle.

The eviction crisis shows no signs of slowing down, and the demand for our work continues to grow. In response to this context, HIC-AL and the Clinic are strengthening their leadership through strategic articulation. The Regional Group on Evictions, which we have woven together with organizations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, and Mexico, exemplifies how we are coordinating research, monitoring, and advocacy actions to curb evictions and displacement across the region with a unified voice. Simultaneously, at the national level, we have opened dialogue spaces with the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, positioning the right to housing agenda at the highest levels of decision-making.

The achievements of HIC-AL and the "María Luisa Marín" Clinic are not measured by resources—which are always limited—but by our ability to turn them into profound impacts. Our research and the steady demand for our legal services confirm an unavoidable reality: the issue of evictions is growing significantly. Gentrification and real estate speculation are advancing, and more people are turning to HIC for support and justice.

We must rise to meet this moment. To sustain and expand our work, to continue training a new generation of socially committed lawyers, to produce more accessible materials, and to keep influencing public policies, we need to strengthen our operational capacity. Your support through GlobalGiving is essential to continue defending the right to a home for the most vulnerable families in Mexico City and across the region. Every donation is an investment in social justice and in building a future where adequate housing is a reality for all.

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