The Inter-American Convention of the Legal Regime of Powers to be used Abroad and its Application in Guatemala
n our professional practice, we are frequently presented with powers of attorney granted abroad, and we must bear in mind that as Notaries we have to certify that the legal representation exercised through said power of attorney is sufficient in accordance with the law and in our judgment for the act or contract that will be granted before our offices (article 29 numeral 5 of the Notarial Code).
In accordance with article 29 of the Law of the Judicial Organism, the mandates granted abroad, to be exercised in Guatemala, must be granted…
