Mexico City rolled out Bando 1 today to tackle gentrification with 14 housing measures aimed at stabilizing rents, expanding affordable housing, and defending tenant rights to keep the capital livable for all.
Mexico City’s government unveiled “Bando 1, for a livable and affordable city with local identity and roots” on July 16, 2025. The initiative packs 14 concrete actions into Decree 1, aiming to curb runaway housing costs and halt displacement of long‑time residents. City leaders say this marks a turning point in how the capital will manage growth and protect . . .






