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6 de October de 2026
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How to Cancel a Timeshare in Mexico: What Foreigners Need to Know

What deadline you have, how to request cancellation, and what to do if the provider won’t return your money You came to Mexico on vacation. During your stay in the Riviera Maya, someone invited you to visit a resort, attend a presentation, or receive some perk in exchange for listening to a pitch. What seemed […]

9 de September de 2026
By kc
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After an Accident in Mexico: How Much Time Do You Have and Who Can You Bring a Claim Against?

What you should know about deadlines, responsible parties, and legal options once you are back in your home country You are back home. The accident is behind you physically, but the questions remain. Do you have the right to make a claim? Against whom? How long do you have before that option expires? Can the […]

21 de August de 2026
By kc
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Were You Injured During Your Vacation in Mexico? What You Should Do Before Returning Home

A practical guide for the first days after an accident involving any tourism service When you have an accident while traveling, your first instinct is naturally to recover and get back to your normal routine as quickly as possible. That is completely understandable. But those days — from the moment the incident occurs until you […]

5 de August de 2026
By kc
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Injured at a Mexican Resort? Here’s What You Need to Know About Your Rights

What foreign visitors should understand before assuming the rules work the same way they do back home Picture this. You’d been looking forward to this trip for months. Resort booked, excursions lined up, a few days with nothing to worry about. On the third morning, walking through a common area of the hotel after a […]

8 de July de 2026
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The 5 Most Common Mistakes Foreigners Make When Protecting Their Assets in Mexico

What many families discover when it’s already too late Throughout this series we’ve explored the questions that come up most often when a foreign national owns property in Mexico: what happens to a property when its owner passes away, whether a fideicomiso avoids probate, whether a foreign will is enough. But there’s a reality that […]

3 de June de 2026
By kc
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Does a Fideicomiso Avoid Probate in Mexico?

What Many Foreign Property Owners Believe… and What Actually Happens When a foreigner purchases property in Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or anywhere in the Riviera Maya, it is common to hear the same statement: “I don’t need to worry about inheritance issues because I have a fideicomiso.” The problem is that this belief—often expressed with […]

21 de May de 2026
By kc
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What Happens to Your Property in Mexico If You Pass Away as a Foreign Owner?

What your family needs to know before it’s too late Buying a property in Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or the Riviera Maya is a significant decision. But there’s a conversation almost no one has at that moment: what happens to that property if the owner passes away? It’s not a comfortable topic — but it’s […]

The real issue in many rental disputes is not the tenant, but the type of contract signed from the outset.

1 de February de 2026
By kc
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Leases and Private Mediation: How to Avoid Lengthy and Costly Lawsuits

When leasing a property, many owners believe that signing a traditional lease agreement is enough to protect their investment. However, experience shows that the real issue in many rental disputes is not the tenant, but the type of contract signed from the outset. When a tenant stops paying rent, a poorly structured agreement can quickly […]

15 de January de 2026
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Sovereignty, International Intervention, and Human Rights: A Legal Reflection on the Case of Venezuela

In international debates surrounding Venezuela, concepts such as sovereignty, non-intervention, and self-determination are often invoked as definitive arguments. However, a rigorous reading of contemporary international law requires addressing a fundamental question: are these principles meant to protect governments in the abstract, or the people living under their authority? State sovereignty is not an end in […]

20 de November de 2025
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Real Estate Trusts (Fideicomisos) in the Riviera Maya 2025: What They Are, How They Work, and the Real Risks

The Riviera Maya has become one of the most attractive destinations for real estate investment in Latin America. Its white-sand beaches, relaxed lifestyle, growing tourism infrastructure, and the constant development of new residential projects have transformed cities like Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Puerto Aventuras into international investment hubs. And while the market offers real […]