The Mexican State has played a significant role in soil pollution, both through action and omission. Although environmental laws exist, such as the General Law on Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection (LGEEPA; for its acronym in Spanish) and the General Law for the Prevention and Comprehensive Management of Waste (LGPGIR; for its acronym in Spanish), their enforcement has been insufficient. The lack of effective regulation, oversight, and sanctions has allowed industrial, agricultural, and urban practices that damage soils. In many regions, the excessive use of agrochemicals, the uncontrolled dumping of hazardous waste, and unplanned urban expansion have been tolerated or even encouraged by institutional decisions. Furthermore, corruption and a lack of transparency have limited the effectiveness of public environmental policies. Some government agencies have authorized polluting projects without rigorous environmental assessments. Agricultural or natural areas have also been designated for industrial use without considering the long-term impacts on soil quality. The lack of coordination between levels of government, along with scarce resources for environmental monitoring, exacerbates the situation. Thus, the Mexican State has directly and indirectly contributed to soil contamination, affecting ecosystems, public health, and agricultural sustainability. Therefore, a profound reform is urgently needed to strengthen environmental governance and ecological justice in the pursuit of remediation of contaminated soils.