The Government Delegate in the Canary Islands, Anselmo Pestana, announced that this Friday, May 29, the traffic disruptions planned for the Pope's visit to Gran Canaria and Tenerife on June 11 and 12 will be detailed.
After chairing the Security Board meeting in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Pestana indicated that the affected municipalities are finalizing their mobility plans. Additionally, next week the advisory committee of the Canary Islands Civil Protection Territorial Emergency Plan (Plateca) will meet to decide on mobility and work restrictions.
The Government Delegation has implemented teleworking for almost all its staff and has recommended that peripheral State bodies do the same to reduce traffic. Other administrations have been asked to promote teleworking among their employees.
Pestana thanked the Diocese of the Canary Islands for its collaboration in organizing the visit of Leo XIV, highlighting his dual role as Head of State and religious leader.
“"We are confident that the historic event that will take place for the pontiff's visit will be satisfactory for the residents of the islands, for those who travel, and for those who will watch it through the media."
The meeting at the Government Delegation's headquarters brought together representatives from various administrations, security forces, and emergency services to coordinate the necessary devices to ensure the safety and smooth running of the events scheduled during the pontiff's visit, which have already been confirmed by the Vatican.
