The Housing Ombudsman in Mexico: a proposal for the sectorial rights defense

Abstract

This paper analyzes the viability of strengthening the non-jurisdictional sectorial human rights protection model in Mexico through a housing defense institution. For that purpose, this research explains the lack of protection that various population groups in Mexico have suffered in their attempt to access to a housing due to the abuses by companies and authorities. Furthermore, the feasibility of the current constitutional text that recognizes the right
to housing in Mexico is evaluated. Likewise, a comparative law study is conducted to learn about the experience of other societies regarding the sectorial protection of the right to adequate housing.