# Mexico City social and human rights initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexico-city-social-and-human-rights-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-18T23:44:28.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Mexico City Head of Government Clara Brugada Molina has implemented several social and infrastructure initiatives focused on housing and human rights. In July 2026, the administration highlighted the Otoch program, which has allocated 200 million pesos over two years to upgrade 4,388 housing units. Recent efforts at the Cuitláhuac complex in Iztapalapa included refurbishing buildings, sports areas, and lighting, alongside infrastructure repairs for drainage, electrical, and gas systems. To enhance safety, the city distributed 30,000 gas-leak detectors and 14,000 civil-protection backpacks. Brugada also emphasized legal reforms that increase penalties for illegal evictions to up to 23 years. By August 2026, Brugada expanded her policy focus to include judicial and social reforms. During a report to the Mexico City Human Rights Commission, she proposed a new penitentiary model centered on a “humanist vision” and social reintegration to prevent prisons from becoming sites of further criminal activity. She also called for new protocols regarding evictions, improved policies for people experiencing homelessness, and addressed the issue of missing persons. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Clara Brugada proposes new prison model for Mexico City Mexico City Head of Government Clara Brugada proposed a new humanist prison model focused on social reintegration and called for international solidarity against human rights violations. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clara-brugada-proposes-new-prison-model-for-mexico-city ### 2026-07-31: Mexico City mayor Clara Brugada launches Otoch housing upgrades and anti-eviction actions Mexico City mayor Clara Brugada unveiled Otoch upgrades for 4,388 housing units, added safety devices, and announced tougher anti‑eviction penalties. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-mayor-clara-brugada-launches-otoch-housing-upgrades-and-anti-eviction-actions --- Cite as: Mexico City social and human rights initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mexico-city-social-and-human-rights-initiatives