Three Detained in Yucatán for Alleged Land Dispossession Scheme

Authorities in Yucatán have placed three individuals in preventive custody in connection with the alleged illegal occupation of land in the coastal municipality of Celestún. The accused, identified as Cayetano del Carmen C.M., Lainer Marvin C.Ch., and Luis Adrián Ch. Ch., face charges of property dispossession.

The State Attorney General's Office (FGE) presented evidence to a judge, leading to the pre-trial detention order. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into a broader pattern of alleged land grabs in Celestún. Residents have long voiced concerns about organized groups targeting high-value properties through invasions and the purported use of fraudulent documents.

Local residents claim these dispossession practices are part of an organized scheme that has operated for years, involving private individuals and other actors. While these accusations are part of the ongoing investigation, authorities are working to verify them. The problem, according to neighbors, tends to escalate during municipal administration transitions, leading to patrimonial conflicts and widespread concern among property owners.

Recent reports of new invasion attempts on private land have intensified calls for continued police operations and thorough investigations. The arrests of the three suspects are seen as a step toward resolving one of the cases that have caused tension in the community. Investigations remain open to determine the full extent of the alleged land fraud network operating in Celestún.