In 2020, Isla Mujeres, a Mexican island, was home to 1,746 houses with structurally weak roofs. These homes were identified as being at high risk of collapse in the event of a hurricane, according to data from the Population and Housing Census of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi). Since then, the number of at-risk buildings has risen to over 2,000.
The 2021-2024 Municipal Development Plan highlighted key social issues in Isla Mujeres. These include access to social security at 68.5 percent, access to basic housing services at 44.8 percent, and quality and space of housing at 33.2 percent. These issues are particularly prevalent in Ciudad Mujeres, according to local authorities.
Four years ago, Inegi reported that 1,746 homes, representing 7.7 percent of the population, had fragile roofs. This equated to a total of 22,686 residents. Current data indicates that there are now over 2,000 homes with fragile roofs. This number increases each year by at least 100 as new homes are built on already sold plots of land.
In the last three years, 100 new homes made from sheet metal and cardboard have been added to the irregular neighborhood of La Curva. Despite the growing issue, none of the candidates for elected positions have proposed any solutions.
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