Mexico City real estate theft surges as gangs seize homes via fraud and violence

Criminal gangs in Mexico City are increasingly using violence, fraud, and extortion to take over residential properties, leaving thousands of victims in prolonged legal battles. The scale of the problem is growing, but official data on the number of affected homes remains unclear. This undermines property rights and fuels urban insecurity, with potential spillover into broader organized crime activity.

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