Mexico City is experiencing a deepening housing crisis marked by rising rents and decreasing homeownership among young residents, particularly in central boroughs like Cuauhtémoc where less than 51% own their homes. The surge in rental prices is partly driven by remote work trends and the proliferation of short-term rentals, which have reshaped central neighborhoods and fueled displacement and gentrification. Young people are increasingly being pushed to the city's periphery, facing difficult choices between paying rent or meeting basic needs. Civil society organizations are calling for dignified housing and support against unjust evictions. In response to similar challenges, real estate agents in Querétaro have advocated for regulatory controls to address gentrification. Meanwhile, the Instituto Mexiquense de la Vivienda Social reported that 10 municipalities have allocated land to promote new housing construction. Additionally, forced displacement linked to narcoviolence is rising sharply, with a 129% increase in forced displacements recorded in 2024, totaling at least 28,943 people, according to research by the Ibero-American Human Rights Program and UNHCR. This insecurity also contributes to social issues such as forced recruitment and early marriage among girls and adolescents seeking protection.