A government agency calculated, in 1995, that of the 197.3 million hectares that is Mexican Territory 48.2% was still Ejido and/or community land; 34.2% was private property, 1.7% were colonies and 15.9% was diverse land, i.e. protected areas, parks, federal zone, etc. Within the Bay of Banderas, (from Cabo Corrientes to Punta de Mita) we still have a great percentage of this type of land possession. New developments are being built on regularized... 

NAME-LENDERS AND THE SUPPOSEDLY IRREVOCABLE POWER-OF-ATTORNEY I’m frequently uncovering powers of attorney given by national citizens in favor of foreigners so the proxies can buy or sell real estate. Thankfully, however, this practice has decreased substantially. Today’s commentary will focus on foreign proxies, although this topic is also applicable to national ones as well. In the case of foreign proxies, the power of attorney is granted...