**Infonavit Takes Legal Action Against Mass Trials Resulting in Loss of Homes for 373,000 Mexicans**
In a significant move, the General Director of Infonavit, Octavio Romero Oropeza, has declared that the Institute, along with the Presidential Legal Counsel and State Prosecutor’s Offices, will be filing complaints against those involved in fraudulent mass legal actions that resulted in 373,000 people losing their homes across Mexico. This issue has persisted since the time of previous panista and priísta administrations. Notably, Baja California ranks third in the number of affected individuals due to these deceptive legal schemes. To date, 38 criminal complaints have already been lodged.
Addressing the possibility of the investigation extending to Alejandro Arregui, who was the director of Infonavit in Baja California from 2013 to 2016 during Enrique Peña Nieto’s presidency and is now the state’s Secretary of Labor, Romero Oropeza stated, “We will not shield anyone,” emphasizing that everyone involved must account for their actions.
Romero Oropeza, during his visit to Tijuana, explained that due to the indexed salary schemes under which loans were issued during the previous administrations, there are 4 million “unpayable” loans. Of these, measures will be taken to provide non-legal solutions for 3.4 million loans. Furthermore, for the 431,000 cases with legal markings, steps are being taken to remove these marks, with assurances that no more homes will be repossessed.
Infonavit has already extended benefits to over 640,000 people nationwide. In Baja California alone, 96,793 borrowers have received relief through frozen payments, interest discounts, monthly installment reductions, or debt write-offs, all aimed at making payments viable.
During the press briefing on March 28, 2025, an example was given of José Julián Gómez from Tijuana, who had been paying on his loan for 30 years and still owed 1.18 million pesos. Thanks to Infonavit’s aid, his debt was reduced to just 11,000 pesos, marking a 99% reduction, a rare occurrence across the country.
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**Additional Article: Expansion of Housing Initiatives in Baja California**
In response to the housing crisis exacerbated by the mass trial debacle, Infonavit has announced a plan to construct 35,000 homes for low-income workers in Baja California. This initiative, revealed on March 28, 2025, is part of a broader effort to provide affordable housing solutions to Mexico’s working population, aiming to ease the housing deficit, particularly in high-demand areas like Tijuana. The plan underscores a commitment to sustainable and equitable development while addressing the specific needs of the region’s underserved communities.
Additionally, amidst these developments, there is an ongoing review of public event concessions, notably the revocation process for the upcoming Feria de las Californias, further indicating a shift towards increased governmental oversight in public and economic activities.
These measures reflect a strategic approach to ameliorate housing issues while ensuring that the lessons learned from the past guide future policy decisions to prevent such large-scale mismanagement and fraud.