Ex-President Fox fined for transforming ranch to hotel without obtaining permits
Xochitl Alvarez
El Universal
No building, land use or enviornmental impact permits have been given to former Mexican President Vicente Fox for the transformation of his San Cristobal ranch into a luxury hotel and meeting center, says Juan Gabriel Renteria, director of urban development for the municipality of San Francisco del Rincon, Guanajuato.
Therefore, the official announced that the former president will be fined 250,000 pesos ($18,867) for undertaking the work without official authorization.
On Monday, Marta Sahagun refused to discuss the hotel and the lack of municipal permits.
"There are more important issues to deal with," she said.
In a statement, the meeting enter reported that Fox was merely remodeling the original rooms of the ranch.
But Rentería said city staff went to San Cristobal and confirmed the construction of eight cottages.
