Canarian President Appears Before Parliament Over Hantavirus Crisis

The appearance addresses the outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius and disagreements with the Spanish Government on its management.

Generic image of a microphone on a podium in a meeting hall, symbolizing a parliamentary appearance.
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Generic image of a microphone on a podium in a meeting hall, symbolizing a parliamentary appearance.

The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, is appearing today before the regional Parliament to detail the management of the hantavirus crisis, which arose after an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, and the differences with the Spanish Government.

The appearance, requested by the President himself, is taking place in the Parliament of the Canary Islands, located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The objective is to provide comprehensive information on the transfer of the cruise ship MV Hondius to the port of Granadilla de Abona, in Tenerife, after a hantavirus outbreak was detected on board.
During his intervention, Fernando Clavijo will address the existing discrepancies with the Spanish Government regarding the strategy and actions implemented to manage this health emergency. The President is expected to clarify the points of disagreement and the measures adopted by the Canarian executive.

"The president of Canarias, Fernando Clavijo, clarifies the differences he maintains with the Government of Spain regarding the management of this health crisis."

Fernando Clavijo · President of the Canary Islands
The parliamentary session, held today, May 13, 2026, seeks to provide transparency and accountability regarding a situation that has caused concern in the archipelago.