A summer of rest between crises
The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, has decided to spend his summer holidays in La Mareta, a palace located in Lanzarote, after having resolved the situation of the President of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Salvador Illa. Despite his rest, his absence in the management of the migration crisis affecting the Canary Islands has caused confusion.
Discreet arrival and high security
Sánchez landed at the Lanzarote military airfield at 1:08 p.m., being taken in a van with tinted windows to the municipality of Teguise. The presence of the Civil Guard around the palace was evident, with agents prepared to ensure their stay, which was preceded by the modernization of the facilities.
A controversial choice
This is the seventh time that Sánchez has chosen La Mareta for a summer getaway, marking the fifth consecutive summer on the island. However, while the Canaries face a migration crisis that began to intensify in mid-2020, their absence in monitoring the situation has generated criticism for the lack of commitment to the reality of migrants arriving on the islands .
Institutional silence and meetings
Official sources have not clarified the length of his stay or whether there will be public events during his vacation. Historically, Sánchez has held meetings with regional presidents from his own party, and in this case, the lack of meetings with Fernando Clavijo, president of Coalició Canària, stands out as a contradiction in his commitment to the islands.
The migrant crisis: a forgotten issue
With more than 5,500 migrant children and teenagers in the Canary Islands, the indifference of the Spanish president towards the situation of these young people has been remarkable. His decision not to visit shelters or recognize the work of professionals working in these conditions has been seen as a lack of empathy and political responsibility.
Reflections on summer and the future
Sánchez’s vacation in Lanzarote is a reminder of the Government’s priorities, which seems to distance itself from the realities that affect the Spanish territory. The public perception of his commitment to Canary Islands issues can influence his political image and his ability to manage future crises.
