Audit of Former Playa del Carmen Treasurer Advances, New Official Says ‘Things Are Complicated’

Exterior of the Playa del Carmen Municipal Treasury building

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — The audit of former Playa del Carmen treasurer Javier Regalado Hendricks is in its final stage, according to the city’s new treasurer, Guillermo Brahms González, who described the findings as “complicated.”

In a brief interview, Brahms said the audit would conclude by the end of this week, after which he would provide detailed information about the review and its results.

When asked what the audit has revealed so far, Brahms replied: “Things are complicated, things are complicated.”

Regalado resigned as municipal treasurer on May 21, citing “strictly personal and professional reasons” in a letter to the city council. His resignation came amid public allegations of irregularities within the Treasury Department, which stirred controversy in local political circles.

The following day, Brahms, who had been serving as the city’s chief administrative officer, was sworn in as treasurer.

On May 27, Brahms said one of his first tasks would be to review and, if necessary, reorganize the department. He also dismissed the possibility of a deficit, stating: “We need to thoroughly review suppliers and contracts to see the reality, but Playa del Carmen does not have a deficit.”

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By Ana Reyes

Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx