Mexico City mayor caps rent hikes to inflation in new anti-gentrification plan

Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada announced a new plan to combat gentrification, featuring a legislative initiative to cap housing rent increases. "Housing rents in Mexico City cannot increase by more than the reported inflation rate," Brugada declared during a public presentation.

She unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at fostering "a livable and affordable city with local identity and roots." The plan includes 14 measures designed to regulate rental prices, prevent evictions, and guarantee the right to the city.