The are accused of counterfeiting false deeds
On April 12, a machine entered the Los Tepetates property. Photo: Gloria Reza (Facebook).
The Ibon family, owners of a property in Ajijic, reported on April 12 that ex-officials of Chapala tried to use false documents in an attempt to seize their land.
The property owners named the alleged invaders as
Sofía Medeles.- The Ibon family claims possession of the property called «Los Tepetates” because they have had the deeds since 1950 which they have kept by inheritance. This property is in La Floresta, next to the Riviera Alta subdivision.
Members of the family found out about this invasion thanks to their neighbors, with whom they have a long-standing friendship, who informed them that heavy machinery had entered their property on Tuesday, April 12. Family members visited the property, where they were threatened by Omar Pérez, Tonatiuh Cañedo and Macías Aldana.
Municipal police were called and verified the deeds, confirming that the supposed owners were incorrect and supporting the Ajijic family.
One of the co-owners stated, «There were several inconsistencies in the deeds they presented. They were looking for the land ‘Los Ahuilotes’, when ours is called «Los Tepetates.» Another inconsistency is the year of acquisition. Their deeds are from 2009 while ours have been in the family for more than two generations. We do not know either the claimants nor the people who they claim sold them the land.»
In addition, the family stated that they found out that the accused had been looking for information about the property and the owning family, offering money and land in exchange for information.
After a heated discussion and the intervention of the police, the alleged invaders gave in and removed their machine, stating that they would look for the land they owned.
«We do not believe it was a mistake, but an attempt at dispossession because of the way they handled themselves and the previous conduct of those involved. There have been similar incidents in Ajijic and San Antonio,» stated one of the complainants.
Finally, members of the Ibon family warned landowners near their property and landowners in general, to be on the alert because similar incidents have been reported. They acknowledged the support they received from Ajijic residents and friends who alerted them and provided them with the necessary information for their investigations. They also asked the authorities to be aware of these practices and methods of invasion, and dispossession of land.
Translated by Elisabeth Shields
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