Antonella Vázquez, director of the civil association Defending the Right to a Healthy Environment (DMAS), has called for the demolition of the Adamar-Bahías de Solimán subdivision in Tulum, citing the lack of federal, state, and municipal permits for its construction.
DMAS successfully petitioned the Second District Court to order the Public Property Registry of Solidaridad to place an alert warning potential buyer about the illegality of the development. The luxury apartment building began construction in November 2023 without the necessary Environmental Impact authorization, territorial compatibility certificate from the Quintana Roo government, or a municipal construction license. These violations were documented by the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa).
Despite complaints and evidence presented to all three levels of government, the authorities have failed to halt the construction. The company behind the development, Desarrollo Tulum 16, led by Daniel Briman, has continued building without interruption. Profepa has filed two criminal complaints and issued a resolution acknowledging the severe environmental damage caused by the project. However, the only action taken so far has been a fine of 400,000 pesos and an order to restore the area.
Vázquez criticized the government’s negligence in enforcing environmental and urban laws, allowing the illegal development to be marketed by brokers certified under state real estate law. She emphasized that this is the first time an alert has been registered in the Public Property Registry, yet authorities have done nothing to prevent the condominium from being sold.
The activist expressed frustration over the lack of action, stating that despite the evidence and judicial orders, the development continues to be marketed, undermining the rule of law and environmental protection efforts.
Source: El Economista