Canarian President Fernando Clavijo ended his official visit to Uruguay after meeting with former Vice President of the Republic, Lucía Topolansky, at her rural residence on the outskirts of Montevideo. The conversation, which lasted an hour, covered a wide range of topics, from the historical ties between the Canary Islands and Uruguayan society to current geopolitical challenges.
Clavijo expressed his gratitude for Topolansky's hospitality and insight, highlighting the Uruguayan political leader's clarity of thought. Discussions included climate change, the situation in the Southern Cone and Latin America, the impact of the Trump administration on international organizations, concerns about ongoing wars, and the need to promote peace.
The Canarian president described the exchange of ideas as "very enlightening and gratifying," emphasizing Topolansky's status as "a special person who transcends many things." The meeting also served to explore avenues for educational cooperation, including fostering academic collaboration and establishing a forum for Latin American university rectors in Montevideo.
Summarizing his stay, Clavijo called it "very positive," stressing the importance of reconnecting with the Canarian community residing in Uruguay and solidifying a bilateral working agenda. Although a formal meeting with the current President of Uruguay, Yamandú Orsi, could not be arranged due to the extended duration of a civic-military parade, both shared an "affectionate" greeting. Orsi reportedly has origins linked to Teguise, on the island of Lanzarote.
Clavijo downplayed the absence of a longer meeting, stating that dialogue with Uruguayan ministers and government members has been "excellent," ensuring the strengthening of future cooperation between the Canary Islands and Uruguay. The Canarian leader is now traveling to Argentina.
