Housing disputes lead to eviction orders in Argentina and Chile

Families in Argentina and Chile are facing legal battles over housing and imminent eviction orders.

In Chilecito, Argentina, Daniel Gaitán and his family are facing an eviction scheduled for Monday morning after residing in their home for 25 years. The legal conflict began when a relative claimed ownership of the property. Although the family initially received a favorable ruling in local courts, the case was ultimately lost in the La Rioja cassation court.

In San Antonio, Chile, residents of the Placilla camp are mobilizing to resist an expulsion order set for February 2027. Community members and their lawyer, Gustavo Burgos, have filed a civil action to challenge what they describe as a judicial trend that favors real estate developers over vulnerable populations. The residents are contesting the legality of the process and the potential loss of their homes to Inmobiliaria Bellavist, with legal actions pending before the Supreme Court and civil courts in Viña del Mar.