The Canary Islands’ Popular Party (PP) kicked off the new political season this Saturday in an event that was attended by the PP’s Secretary General, Miguel Tellado; the regional president, Manuel Domínguez; the General Secretary, Poli Suárez; the party president in Tenerife, Lope Afonso; and the President of the regional Parliament and leader of the PP in Lanzarote, Astrid Pérez.
During his speech, as summarised by the organisation in a press release, Manuel Domínguez issued a strong warning about the national political situation, stating that “the Sánchez administration behaves like a wounded beast staggering with the sole aim of surviving, and when a beast is staggering, it is extremely dangerous.” He emphasised that “we cannot let our guard down, as its agony may last much longer than we hope and could cause much more harm than it has so far.”
The president of the Canary PP denounced the violence witnessed during the recent protest at the Vuelta Ciclista a España, which left 22 National Police officers injured, questioning, “if those injured had been demonstrators, would they still have labelled it peaceful?” In this context, he sent a message of “strength, support and encouragement to the State Security Forces and Corps,” assuring them that “they are not alone, there is less time left, no matter how much Grande-Marlaska constantly humiliates them.”
On a national level, the leader of the Canary PP advocated for “decency to return to La Moncloa, and for the next president of Spain to be Alberto Núñez Feijóo,” asserting that the PSOE “is more lost than Pedro Sánchez’s brother looking for the performing arts office.”
Regarding the Canary Islands, the party leader specifically called out the central government’s treatment of the islands, claiming that “no government has mistreated the Canaries as much as Pedro Sánchez’s.” He pointed out that “he has systematically punished our archipelago with delays in investments, failures in regional financing, and neglect in key areas such as immigration, the reconstruction of La Palma, and security along our coasts.” To the leader of the PP, this neglect represents “the greatest display of contempt for Canarians seen in democracy,” prompting him to demand an immediate change in direction.
Domínguez recalled the Sánchez government’s failures concerning La Palma after the volcanic eruption, noting that “it went from eleven photo opportunities on the island while the volcano was active to failing to meet reconstruction commitments.” He denounced that “the promised €100 million has not arrived” and demanded explanations regarding the “65% income tax rebate for La Palma.” He stressed that “if the Sánchez government fails, the Canary government is here to support the people of La Palma. We will not leave La Palma alone.”
The leader of the Canary PP also raised concerns about “insecurity along the coast of the archipelago,” criticising that “we have open borders wide open” and highlighted recent incidents, such as the arrival of a vessel with five undocumented crew members in Lanzarote. He further condemned the “misnamed debt forgiveness,” asserting that it “aims to make Canarians pay for others’ debts.”
Domínguez concluded by stating that “we are looking forward to the end of the perverse Sánchez administration” and declared that the PP is the only party capable of reversing this situation, thanks to “a united, cohesive party, with strength, drive, and enthusiasm.”
“It will not be easy, but that is our speciality. The Canary PP is ready to work, to persuade, and to win. We believe in this project, we believe in the Canaries, and we believe in Spain,” he emphasised.
