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Legal Risks in the Real Estate Sector Following the Designation of Cartels as Terrorist Organizations

14/04/2025
Published in ElEconomista

Our partner María Esther Rey shares her insights in El Economista on the legal implications for the Mexican real estate sector following the recent designation of drug cartels as terrorist organizations by the U.S. government.

In this interview, María Esther Rey warns about the new legal and reputational risks facing Mexican real estate companies amid potential —even indirect— links to criminal organizations. She explains that although the designation remains ambiguous, it compels the sector to strengthen due diligence procedures, improve transparency regarding property ownership, and reinforce contract drafting to avoid sanctions or legal exposure. She also underscores the urgency of protecting investments and safeguarding the sector’s financial integrity in this new risk landscape.

At Pérez-Llorca, we remain at your disposal to provide legal guidance and risk mitigation strategies.

Consult the full content of the Interview here.

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