The duality of approaches to urban crises
In the face of the challenges that arise in a city like Mataró, political leaders are forced to choose between two attitudes: to contribute to the solution of the problem or to take advantage of them to gain political income. Recently, councilor Alfons Canela, leader of Together at the City Council, has shown an inclination for the second option, as evidenced in an article published on Easter Monday.
Incidents in Cerdanyola: An alert for community
A few days ago, the Cerdanyola district experienced moments of violence and intimidation that cannot be tolerated. Incidents, which included the burning of containers and vehicles as a result of a failed occupation, have highlighted a problem that affects citizen coexistence.
Coordinated Action: a model to follow
The police operation, with the collaboration of the Mossos d’Esquadra, the Local Police and other emergency services, resulted in ten arrests and managed to evict employment. This quick and coordinated reaction is an example of how authorities need to act in extreme situations.
Critics of the attitude of certain groups
But not everyone has acted with the necessary responsibility. Certain groups, such as the ‘Housing Union’ and some members of Vox, have contributed to the warming of the situation, similar to more interested in the confrontation than in the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
The need for long -term solutions
Public safety has returned to some control, but this cannot be a reason to ignore the deep causes of the problem. Canela, as a councilor, must acknowledge that to improve the situation, social and infrastructure policies are required to address the needs of all neighborhoods.
A crunch to institutional collaboration
The Generalitat, which has been governed by the Canela Party for many years, must take steps to reverse the absence of support for neighborhoods such as Cerdanyola. The lack of public housing promotion policies and policies has left a negative imprint that now needs to be urgently addressed.
The inflation of political discourse
In addition, the pressure of the far right in the Catalan political scene has led some parties to radicalize their speeches, often to the detriment of coexistence. It is crucial that politicians, like Canela, do not get carried away by electoral calculations that can harm the neighborhoods.
An opportunity for collaboration
Instead of feeding the division, Canela must consider the collaboration offer of the PSC, which is ready to work constructively. Mataró needs a collective effort to face their challenges, and it is time for all political actors to join to build a better future.
With a renewed perspective and a firm commitment, the city can overcome current difficulties and move towards a more cohesive and prosperous environment.
