Real Estate Scams Increase in Guatemala

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Among the various forms of cheating, the most common is the legal form called "material and ideological falsehood," which occurs by performing a public document partially or completely false. In these operations attorneys as well as civilians participate.

As reported in Sigloxxi.com, one of the causes is the lack of registry controls; it is possible to register property on behalf of third parties without the knowledge and consent of the owner."

Oscar Cruz, president of the Attorney Bar Association said they have a "blacklist" of professionals who have committed these crimes and are seeking court permission to publish it.

Source: sigloxxi.com

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