# Puebla historic mall redevelopment

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/puebla-historic-mall-redevelopment
> Updated: 2026-07-29T00:35:07.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, through his conglomerate Grupo Carso, bought the historic Paseo San Francisco shopping centre in Puebla for about 1.5 billion pesos. The plan is to transform the site into a mixed‑use complex that combines commercial, office and residential spaces while preserving the area's cultural heritage.

A few days later, local residents of the Barrio del Alto neighbourhood voiced a neutral but cautious stance. Community leaders requested a meeting with municipal authorities and Grupo Carso to obtain details on the development, raising concerns about security, public services, potential gentrification, and the acquisition of adjacent parcels and houses.

## Claims

- Grupo Carso is purchasing the Paseo de San Francisco shopping center and the Los Ángeles factory in Puebla. (single source)
- Irving Martínez said the neighbourhood maintains a neutral stance toward the purchase. (single source)
- The community plans to meet with the Ayuntamiento de Puebla and Grupo Carso to learn about the project. (single source)
- Residents report insecurity, lack of public services, garbage, insufficient lighting and abandoned houses in the barrio. (single source)
- Rumors indicate two additional parcels – the former Federica Bonilla school and a former factory covering a full block – were also bought, along with about 20 houses. (single source)
- Grupo Affinitas acquired at least 15 properties in 2019 that remain vacant and unrepaired. (single source)
- Some residents view the arrival of Grupo Carso positively, while others worry about gentrification. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-29: Grupo Carso purchase of Paseo de San Francisco prompts neutral stance in Puebla's Barrio del Alto

Grupo Carso is buying the Paseo de San Francisco mall in Puebla; Barrio del Alto residents stay neutral and seek details, citing insecurity and gentrification concerns.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grupo-carso-purchase-of-paseo-de-san-francisco-prompts-neutral-stance-in-pueblas-barrio-del-alto

### 2026-07-25: Carlos Slim purchases Puebla’s historic Paseo San Francisco mall for mixed-use redevelopment

Carlos Slim bought Puebla’s historic Paseo San Francisco mall for about 1.5 bn pesos and plans a mixed‑use redevelopment, prompting tenant evacuations and sparking interest in the site’s cultural heritage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-slim-purchases-pueblas-historic-paseo-san-francisco-mall-for-mixed-use-redevelopment

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Cite as: Puebla historic mall redevelopment. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/puebla-historic-mall-redevelopment