The municipal government of Tulum has carried out a major administrative cleanup that resulted in the removal of more than 100 individuals from the municipal payroll. These individuals are described as “aviadores”—people who received a salary without actually performing any work. The purge is part of a broader effort to reorganize and professionalize the municipal administration.
1. The new administration uncovered widespread irregularities
Upon reviewing the payroll, the current government found that a significant number of people were listed as employees but did not show up to work, had no assigned duties, or could not justify their presence on the payroll. This discovery prompted an immediate audit and restructuring process.
2. More than 100 people were removed from the payroll
Emphasizes that over one hundred individuals were dismissed as part of this cleanup. These dismissals include:
- people who never reported to their assigned offices
- individuals who had no identifiable supervisor
- workers who appeared on payroll but were unknown to department heads
- employees who had been hired irregularly in previous administrations
The government argues that these removals were necessary to stop the misuse of public funds.
3. The administration says the goal is to restore order and efficiency
Officials explain that the purge is part of a broader plan to:
- improve transparency
- eliminate corruption
- ensure that public resources are used responsibly
- strengthen the functioning of municipal departments
They argue that the presence of aviadores drains resources that should be used for public services.
4. The cleanup also revealed structural problems in the municipal workforce
The audit uncovered:
- duplicated positions
- employees with no defined job description
- inflated payroll numbers
- hiring practices that did not follow proper procedures
These issues had accumulated over time, particularly during previous administrations.
5. The government plans to reorganize and hire real staff where needed
After removing the aviadores, the administration intends to:
- redistribute personnel
- fill essential positions with qualified workers
- ensure that every employee has a clear role and supervisor
- implement stricter controls to prevent future abuses
The goal is to create a more functional and accountable municipal structure.
6. Authorities emphasize that the cleanup benefits citizens
The administration argues that eliminating aviadores frees up resources that can now be directed toward:
- public services
- infrastructure
- community programs
- operational improvements
They frame the purge as a necessary step to ensure that taxpayer money is used effectively.
7. This is one of the largest purges in Tulum’s recent history
The scale—more than 100 removals—is described as one of the most significant administrative cleanups carried out in the municipality. It signals a strong stance by the current government against corruption and payroll manipulation.
Source: Quintana Roo Hoy
