Mario Cabr
“Fuerteventura must grow at the pace we decide, not at the pace set by external capital,” said Cabrera, emphasizing that land—especially agricultural land—cannot become a bargaining chip for interests that do not serve the island’s future.
In this sense, he warns of the risk of occupying productive soil with uses that compromise food sovereignty. “We cannot improvise with agricultural land. That land is strategic, it is identity, it is the future. Today it may be fallow, but tomorrow it could be key to guaranteeing supply and preserving our landscape,” he notes.
The AM‑CC argues that the energy transition must be built on solid planning and, above all, common sense.
For Cabrera, it is essential to avoid the occupation of agricultural land and to favor alternatives such as building rooftops or already‑anthropised, non‑recoverable spaces. “We cannot allow that, under the umbrella of the ecological transition, speculation is being generated over the territory,” he adds.
He also insists that the energy transition should be rooted in active citizen participation, aim to reduce external energy dependence, and—most importantly—ensure that the benefits of renewable energies flow directly to consumers. In this regard, he defends a public‑private collaboration model that prevents large multinationals from concentrating control over the territory.
Cabrera links land protection directly to the island’s economic and social model, warning of the consequences of uncontrolled growth. “We do not need to keep occupying territory or growing without limits. We must consolidate what we have, improve quality, and guarantee services that match the current population,” he points out.
On this issue, the island secretary highlighted the need to set limits on Fuerteventura’s growth and to consider the island’s carrying capacity. He framed this reflection within the importance of balancing development and prioritizing the quality of life of residents.
In line with this, he advocated bold policies such as a residency law and measures to control or limit property purchases by Central European citizens, who are driving housing prices to unaffordable levels for locals and hindering their access to homes.
He further stresses that territorial planning must follow a clear, shared model. “The island model defines our present and our future. Infrastructure, energy, tourism, and land use must align with that model,” he explains.
The Asamblea Majorera – Coalición Canaria reminds that protecting the territory has historically been a cornerstone of Fuerteventura’s development, preventing irreversible impacts and ensuring a balance between economic growth and conservation.
Within the context of FEAGA, Cabrera highlights the primary sector’s role as essential to this strategy. “The primary sector is not only an economy; it is landscape, biodiversity, and identity. Defending the countryside is also defending the territory,” he affirms.
For these reasons, Asamblea Majorera – Coalición Canaria reiterates its commitment to policies that prioritize the common good, sustainability, and soil protection as the foundation of Fuerteventura’s future. “The sector needs support for modernization and technification, as well as policies that promote generational renewal, not projects that waste its development by taking away its land,” he concluded.
Opposition to tuna purse‑seine fishing in the islands
Among other issues, Mario Cabrera criticized how business lobbies jeopardize the productive fabric of the primary sector in the Canary Islands, referring to the industrial project to introduce tuna purse‑seine fishing in the islands.
“The artisanal fishing sector opposes this because it has chosen to preserve a traditional, selective, and sustainable model; it is also a strategic decision. We cannot allow foreign interests to impose themselves on a sector that is a hallmark of rootedness and identity,” he insisted.