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Mexico City Hands Over 81 Rebuilt Homes From 2017 Quake, Says Reconstruction Is 92% Complete

Officials set a mid‑2026 target to resolve remaining cases.

Overview

  • Keys were delivered at Nicolás San Juan 304 in Narvarte (30 units, including 21 replacements and nine added through redensification) and San Antonio Abad 39 in Obrera (60 units expanded from the original 16).
  • Public investment totaled 69.6 million pesos at Nicolás San Juan and 78.5 million pesos at San Antonio Abad, benefiting roughly 240 people and averaging about 1.27 million pesos per unit.
  • Authorities report 20,295 of 22,097 quake‑affected homes have been delivered citywide, with 7% of pending units in process and 1% yet to start due to specific legal issues.
  • Reconstruction included seismic upgrades such as deep concrete piles at Nicolás San Juan and certified structural designs, with units measuring about 85–90 m² there and 55–60 m² at San Antonio Abad.
  • Clara Brugada pledged all families would be back in their homes by July 2026, as residents at the ceremony recounted prolonged waits and administrative hurdles.