Puerto Aventuras, Q.R. — An interim mayor has been appointed for the town of Puerto Aventuras after the weekend arrest of their mayor. Juan José Arena Carvajal is currently acting as mayor after the arrest of his boss Gilberto Gómez Martínez for extortion.
The Playa del Carmen City Council appointed Juan José Arena Carvajal as interim mayor of Puerto Aventuras while his predecessor, Gilberto Gómez Martínez, sorts out his legal troubles.
The PDC City Council approved an urgent resolution agreement to guarantee the administrative continuity of Puerto Aventuras, after recognizing a temporary impediment for the head of the mayor’s office to perform the functions for which he was elected.
With this, the cCuncil authorized the activation of the legal mechanism of substitution with the objective of preserving the functioning of the public administration, maintaining the provision of services, and guaranteeing attention to the inhabitants of this district.
Playa del Carmen councilors clarified that the agreement does not imply the definitive dismissal, suspension or revocation of the mandate of Gilberto Gómez Martínez, nor does it constitute a pronouncement on possible criminal responsibilities.
The replacement will remain in effect as long as circumstances prevent Gilberto Gómez Martínez from performing his duties persist, City Council explained.
Puerto Aventuras Mayor Gilberto Gómez Martínez was arrested along with a City Council member and his nephew last week. According to local authorities, all three were picked up on warrants and are facing charges of aggravated extortion.
