We demand an investigation of all previous legislature contracts in Puerto del Rosario

The opposition in the Puerto del Rosario City Council is united in calling for a full audit of every contract signed during the previous legislature, not only those already under scrutiny in the ODIN operation. In an interview on the radio program La Voz de Fuerteventura (Radio Insular), Popular Party (PP) representatives Clara Peña and Antonio Borrero, together with mixed‑group councilor Miguel Felipe Rastrero, stressed the need for total transparency to protect the institution’s image.

“What is at stake is the credibility of the City Council,” Rastrero declared.

While affirming the presumption of innocence for those under investigation, the trio demanded “exemplary punishment” for any elected official found guilty of corruption, arguing that a public servant who breaks the trust of voters must receive the maximum penalty.

All three agreed that an integral investigation covering every municipal area is essential. As Borrero put it:

“In the PP we have always been clear: we ask for an audit of all areas, not just the ones already investigated, because the more transparency there is, the better.”

Renunciation of €25,000 to Strengthen the Social Emergency Fund

Councilor Rastrero announced that he has returned €11,000 of unspent allocations and is renouncing an additional €14,500 earmarked for the same purpose for the remainder of the term. The PP hailed the move as a model of coherence and honorability, emphasizing that the money should be redirected to social‑emergency services for families facing hardship.

“There is a very difficult situation for many families; these funds must go to social emergency,” he said.

Rastrero explained that the municipal allocation is assigned to the political group, regardless of how many members it comprises. He shares the group with AMF councilor Mayra Marichal, who would also receive €25,000 this legislature. According to Rastrero, such funds are often used for party expenses—sometimes even lunches—a practice he deems legal but immoral.

Cleaning: One of the Main Pending Debts

The opposition also attacked the current municipal administration for “improvisation”, highlighting two critical issues:

• Waste‑collection contract – The existing contract has expired and has not been put out to tender. Peña announced that a motion will be presented at the next plenary to re‑open the public tender for this service.

• Rehabilitation of the 90‑ and 91‑house projects – The redevelopment of these housing blocks in the capital remains stalled. The PP blames the delay on missing documentation from the City Council, which affects over 200 families. Peña urged officials not to let the files “sleep” any longer.

In addition, the opposition plans to propose a census of vacant homes to increase the housing supply, lower the island’s soaring property prices, and improve access for residents.