Clavijo Mourns the Death of Fernández Vara, His Fellow Regional President (

The former president of the Extremadura autonomous community passed away on Sunday after a battle with stomach cancer.

Fernando Clavijo, the president of the Canary Islands, expressed his sorrow on X, as reported by Europa Press. He sent his condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Extremaduran leader.

“I deeply lament the passing of Guillermo Fernández Vara. We shared the responsibility of leading our respective autonomous communities between 2015 and 2019. My affection to his family, close ones, and colleagues. Rest in peace.”