Isla Blanca residents report property permit blockages

Residents of four communities near Isla Blanca, Mexico, have reported an administrative blockage preventing them from completing property-related procedures since March. The inhabitants of Francisco Javier, Santa Fátima, La Esperanza, and San Ramón attribute these difficulties to the Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial, and Urban Development (Sedatu).

Community representatives stated that the issues emerged following the federal government's announcement of a new highway connecting Cancun and Isla Blanca. While residents clarified they do not oppose the road project, they noted it was not planned to directly benefit their communities and expressed concerns regarding the area's ecological fragility.

Local leaders, including Edsel Davidson, president of the Francisco Javier Colonos Association, asserted that the properties possess valid public deeds registered with the State Public Registry and hold official cadastral certificates. They also noted that residents pay property taxes in Isla Mujeres and comply with state legislative regulations. The community representatives are requesting an audience with federal authorities to resolve the situation and ensure the highway project proceeds without negatively impacting their land rights.