Torres Mazatlan Alert

[katiemack]

Originally Posted by Spence

You might say that, but a more balanced opinion would be that DRI feels that they have the rights to that land and a court will decide.

If a court should decide, why should they (with force) build the fence?

[Xolodno]

Originally Posted by mgbdragon

This seems to demonstrate that DRI will do what ever it pleases until somebody stops them. I don't know if I should be happy that they protect their land and take initiative or scared about if they an owner gets on their bad side.

You could also make the argument that DRI is indirectly protecting the interest of its owners; Whatever their plans may be, if they develop it for more units,then current Club members will no doubt have access to it. If its to sell it, then the monies may be used to purchase/develop other resorts of which members of the Club will also be a beneficiary of. Problem is, we only know one side of the story. Until I hear DRI's side, I'll reserve my opinion

[Xolodno]

Originally Posted by katiemack

If a court should decide, why should they (with force) build the fence?

Mexico isn't the United States. I seem to recollect reading somewhere that the Government recently seized a number of resorts in Puerto Morales because they did not have the proper permits...and did so via armed guards. Heck, its kind of common knowledge that you pay for your traffic violations "on the spot".

In land disputes, its not too uncommon to hear about the side with the most guns being the winner in courts. It all comes down to, does the federal government want to send forces to enforce a decision and which decision will be more beneficial for the government? Does VI have no plans with the land? Does DRI plan to do something that will bring more employment and tax revenue? If the contracts are just vague enough, I can easily see how this will turn out.

Only way I can see VI winning this is if they have their own plans and "donate" to the right officials.

Mexico has made vast improvements...but still has a long way to go in terms of developed legal system and regulated markets.

[Spence]

July 2009 Update: Message to VI Members Regarding Progress at Torres Mazatlan

Originally Posted by VI

Just over one year ago, employees and agents of Diamond Resorts unlawfully took possession of part of Torres Mazatlan. These acts violated both Mexico law and agreements that provided for VI’s ongoing use of the property.


Since this occurred, VI has pursued return of the land through legal actions in both Mexico and the US. A Mazatlan court has accepted a criminal case against the responsible persons, and we expect the property to be returned to VI by this suit. In addition, VI has also brought claims in the US. Through both litigation and ongoing negotiations, we are very optimistic that VI will continue to make progress in obtaining a return of the land.


These actions to recover the land will remain a priority of the Board of Directors until we are successful. It is worth noting, however, that unlike our adversary, VI has no plans to act unlawfully or to take extrajudicial means to right this wrong – we will not put the safety of any VI owner, guest or employee at risk.


In the meantime, VI has made a major investment in Torres Mazatlan to ensure that owners and guests have every means and opportunity to enjoy precious family time and restful, memorable vacations. We seek your support in all these endeavors and wish you all a great time while you are at Torres Mazatlan.