Clavijo Gathers AM CC Activists in Puerto del Rosario

“The President of the Canary Islands commits to Fuerteventura to meet the island’s main demands.”

Assembly Overview

The Majorera Assembly of Coalición Canaria Fuerteventura held an island‑wide meeting attended by the President of the Government of the Canary Islands and national party secretary, Fernando Clavijo Battle.

Militant members asked for an update on the execution status of island‑interest projects in Fuerteventura and pressed for the completion of key initiatives essential for the island’s development.

Key topics raised included:

Housing shortages
Improvements in education
Completion of the sorting and composting plant at the Zurita Environmental Complex

Island president Lola García noted that the Cabildo of Fuerteventura is awaiting the implementation of the Zurita project. She also urged Clavijo and other regional executives to accelerate actions on water supply, the southern wastewater treatment plant, and to improve coordination among public administrations to increase sociosanitary places across all municipalities.

García highlighted the over‑burdening of the island’s institution in managing school transport, a competence that legally belongs to the Canary Islands’ Ministry of Education.

In response, Clavijo praised AM‑CC for having a clear “road‑map and island model” for Fuerteventura and outlined several achievements of the current regional government.

Housing

152 homes are currently under construction across Puerto del Rosario and La Oliva.
A new decree, championed by Cristina Valido in the Spanish Congress, will amend the Economic and Fiscal Regime (REF) to allow municipalities to use investment reserves for housing construction.
The regional government is working with Gestur to facilitate urbanisation.
Additional support comes from the young‑buyer bonus, young‑mortgage scheme, efforts to enable Cabildos to intervene directly in the housing stock.

Infrastructure

The north‑south axis, specifically the Airport–Pozo Negro stretch, will be the most significant road contract awarded by the regional executive during this term, expected to be awarded in the first quarter of next year.
Regarding the Zurita plant, a new agreement with Tragsa is pending finalisation of the investment split; the project is slated for resolution in the 2026 budget.

Health

Notable progress includes the deployment of a medicalised helicopter based in Fuerteventura and the recruitment of specialists, with ambulances pending delivery.
The Cardiology Hemodynamic Unit and the Oncology Bunker were long‑standing AM‑CC demands that materialised only under the previous nationalist administration.

Dependency and Sociosanitary Places

Collaboration with third‑sector entities has been prioritised. Together with the Cabildos, the government has increased payments for concerted places to reflect the true cost of services.
Funds from the FDCAN will be allocated to the Third Sociosanitary Infrastructure Plan, coordinated with the Cabildos.

A Historical Commitment of AM‑CC

The militants stressed the need to continue advancing the Fuerteventura Technological Park and its ongoing projects.
They also called for the establishment of a university campus on the island.
Strengthening the Majorero identity through heritage recovery and “enhancing our distinguishing features” was deemed essential, with culture seen as a key pillar of pride.

Legislative and Operational Demands

Implementation of mandates approved by the Parliament of the Canary Islands, including compensation for higher travel costs incurred by seniors from non‑capital islands on IMSERSO trips.
Restoration of the second runway at the airport and reinstatement of the medical service, which was removed despite the airport’s significant revenue generation.
A request for greater state involvement in landscaping and maintenance of airport grounds.

Demographic Challenge

Granting mayors greater authority over the municipal register to improve housing control.
Addressing the growing tourism pressure on the islands, advocating for a more balanced and sustainable model distinct from those in Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

Municipal Demands

Betancuria

Enrique Pérez asked to retain the “Betancuria Capital Histórica” subsidy (€100,000) in the 2026 Canary Islands budget for heritage maintenance.
Maintain the €100,000 grant that recognises Betancuria as one of Spain’s most beautiful towns.

Tuineje

Mayor Candelaria Umpiérrez presented a comprehensive list:

Clean the Puerto de Gran Tarajal (still pending since the 2018 gabarras accident).
Adapt the pier to attract small cruise ships and large sailing vessels, boosting the local economy.
Secure 2026 funding to rehabilitate the Gran Tarajal auditorium, support the Youth Week, restore the Banda Arriba salt flats, and refurbish the Horno de Cal.
Additional investments:
- Archaeological interpretation centre in Tequital.
- Dock improvements and a study on sand loss in Tarajalejo.
- Restoration of Manuel Velázquez Cabrera’s birthplace in Tiscamanita.
- Coastal protection in Giniginamar.
- New shaded areas, snack bars, and railings at Las Playitas.

Antigua

David Alberto focused on education and health:

Complete the Early Childhood and Primary Schools in Antigua and El Castillo, including roofing the interior patio of the latter.
Fully remodel the CEO Antigua, a facility over 40 years old.
Advance the medical centre project in El Castillo and establish a 24‑hour emergency service in Antigua.

La Oliva

Party spokesperson Juan José Rodríguez called for:

Accelerated completion of the La Oliva Health Centre and Corralejo II Health Centre.
Ongoing pier renovation in La Oliva.
Funding for the adjacent parking lot.

Puerto del Rosario

Mayor David de Vera reported:

The municipality has offered the regional government sites for the new wastewater treatment plant and the future El Matorral Health Centre, as well as locations for educational infrastructure and public housing.
Awaiting the regional executive to initiate the necessary procedures for these projects.
A tender process for the rehabilitation of houses 90 and 91 is nearing completion, requiring Canary Islands government support to meet resident demand.