Notaries Accused of Stealing 2,000 Hectares of Land in Yucatan

Image related to the land fraud case involving notary Patricio Solís Millet in Yucatan

Mérida, Yucatán — Notary public Patricio Solís Millet and his brother Pedro are accused of leading a criminal network that has illegally seized more than 2,000 hectares of land across at least 15 municipalities in Yucatán, according to an investigation by local media.

The brothers, along with their sibling Pablo, control 21 real estate companies used to conceal properties they have allegedly appropriated. The bulk of the land is held under the firm R.R MID.S.C.R. L de C.V., a real estate company based in Mérida.

Patricio Solís Millet, who holds Notary 11 in Mérida, is also under investigation for his role in a multimillion-dollar fraud linked to the Inverco group and the Misnebalam residential complex, developed by Rolando Bello Mejía, nephew of former governor Rolando Zapata Bello. The fraud, valued at over 500 million pesos, is being probed by state and federal authorities.

Additionally, Patricio is being investigated by the Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit for possible tax fraud, as he is accused of failing to fully pay income and property transfer taxes while charging clients for them.

Pedro Solís Millet, vice president of the National Housing Development and Promotion Industry Chamber (Canadevi) in Yucatán, is a key figure in the construction sector. He is a majority shareholder or administrator of at least 10 companies, including Crear Vivienda y Más, Nuestro Hábitat Real Estate, Inmobiliaria Becasa, and others. His business partners include prominent local figures such as Carlos José Muñoz Solís, Fernando José Berny Ortiz, and Jorge Carlos Campos Pacheco.

Pedro recently appeared as the beneficiary of a trust covering 400 hectares in the port of Celestún, part of which lies within the Ría de Celestún Reserve, raising concerns about the legality of the acquisition.

Pablo Solís Millet, notary of Notary 129 in Mérida, is a majority shareholder or administrator of another 10 real estate or construction companies. He is accused of legalizing land dispossessions, including the seizure of 133 hectares in the municipality of Baca.

At least two of Pedro Solís’s companies have been contracted by federal and state governments to build social housing under the “Viviendas para el Bienestar” program, according to public records.

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By Javier Mendez

Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx