Mario Cabrera: “We’ll have €140 million for Fuerteventura, €37 million more than the top Flower Pact budget”

The Majorcan–Canary Coalition of Fuerteventura (AM‑CC) presented the 2026 autonomous budget for the island on Friday, describing it as a “road‑map capable of meeting the demands of Majorcan society, local administrations and the Island Council.” In a press conference, the nationalist parliamentary spokesperson José Miguel Barragán, the island’s secretary‑general and deputy Mario Cabrera, and the Council president Lola García received broad support from regional government, parliament and municipal representatives.

“Fuerteventura will have a historic budget that places health and social demands at its core,” the coalition emphasized.

Budget Overview

• Total allocation: €139,928,193 for the 2026 fiscal year.
• Key infrastructure projects:
  • Airport – Pozo Negro road segment – €18,043,235 (part of a north‑south axis totaling €215 M, to be tendered before year‑end).
  • CAE La Lajita project – €700,000 (already in the tendering phase).
  • Justice Palace renovation – €3,000,000.
• Third‑sector support: More than €500,000 earmarked for associations such as AFFA, Asomasamen and ADIVIA.
• Socio‑health infrastructure: €1,000,000 for upgrades.

Overall, the budget makes Fuerteventura the island with the highest investment growth for 2026, exceeding the previous “Pact of the Flowers” allocation by €37 M and representing a 67 % increase over 2022.

Health

Health is the cornerstone of the plan, with a total €6,599,649.57 dedicated to the sector:

• Hospital upgrades: construction of a two‑level parking garage, supply‑store refurbishment, roof works, evacuation systems and fire‑prevention upgrades, plus expansion under the Master Plan.
• Regional health services: €2.25 M for the Island Health Services Management and the Health Area Directorate.
• Primary care: €3,447,864 for new and improved health centres across all municipalities, including:
  • Dunas de Corralejo II – nearly €2 M.
  • Puerto del Rosario II – €50,000.
  • Local clinic in El Matorral – €100,000.
  • Additional funds for urgent‑care points, local clinics in Antigua, El Castillo, Gran Tarajal and Morro Jable, and a €739,241 dialysis service in Costa Calma.

“One of the pillars of this budget is health, because it is the area where Fuerteventura’s population has asked for the most improvements,” said Mario Cabrera.

The Canary Islands government will also strengthen staffing, adding 1,693 health professionals to the island—a €58,576,000 investment in human resources.

Roads – €34 M

The flagship north‑south axis will receive over €34 M this year:

• Airport – Pozo Negro: €18,043,235.
• Puerto del Rosario – Caldereta: €15,657,321.
• Land expropriation: €150,000.
• Cuchillete – Matas Blancas segment: €356,766.

These works are part of a larger €215 M investment plan for the entire corridor.

Primary Sector – Irrigation Infrastructure

The budget allocates more than €3.7 M to irrigation infrastructure, supporting agriculture and related activities:

• Fishing shelter in El Cotillo – €200,000.
• Livestock conservation in Costa – €42,000.
• Support for FEAGA – €60,000.

Justice Palace – €3 M

A €3 M investment will modernize the Justice Palace, finally delivering a dedicated judicial facility that remained pending throughout the previous legislative term.

Socio‑Health Infrastructure – €1 M

An additional €1 M will improve socio‑health facilities island‑wide, ensuring better access to care for vulnerable populations.

Third‑Sector Support – Over €500 K

Targeted funding will sustain key NGOs:

• ADIVIA: €110,000.
• AFFA: €204,000.
• ASOMASAMEN: €170,000.
• DIMBE Association: €20,000.
• Metastatic Cancer Association of Fuerteventura: €50,000.

AM‑CC deputies have already submitted amendments to increase these allocations and guarantee project continuity.

Housing

More than €2 M will be dedicated to:

• Neighbourhood rehabilitation.
• Construction of over 170 new homes in La Oliva and Puerto del Rosario.

The coalition also highlights new housing policies, such as improved tax benefits for first‑time buyers (age limit 40, income caps of €46,445 (single) / €61,770 (joint), and a maximum property price of €200,000).

Ports – €1.2 M

Port improvements total €1,200,000, split between:

• Corralejo dock: €750,000.
• Gran Tarajal dock: €500,000.

Water and Territorial Improvements – €4.43 M

Funding will cover:

• Sanitation in El Cotillo: €1,330,000.
• Comprehensive SAU 8 Majanicho project.
• Expansion of the Puerto del Rosario wastewater treatment plant (EDAR): €1,000,000.
• Laminated storage depot upgrades: €1,000,000.

Education – €100 M+

The budget earmarks over €100 M for education, including 2,000 teaching professionals to strengthen both school and vocational training.

Culture and Universities

Cultural investments include:

• Gran Tarajal Auditorium restoration: >€500,000.
• International Clown Festival (Tran Tran): €20,000.
• Casa de los Coroneles refurbishment: €450,000.
• Opera Fuerteventura: €25,000.
• UNED Associated Centre: €91,000.

Upcoming Amendments

The coalition announced amendments worth €3.35 M to be voted on in the plenary on Tuesday, 16 December. These will primarily reinforce third‑sector entities and fund essential island infrastructure.

Press Conference Participants

• Mario Cabrera González – Island Secretary‑General and Deputy (CC‑Fuerteventura).
• José Miguel Barragán Cabrera – Canary Nationalist Group spokesperson.
• Lola García – President of the Island Council.
• Natalia Évora Soto – Deputy.
• Additional regional executives and municipal leaders.