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Motion of no confidence in Antigua: Juan Cabrera (AMF) to become the new mayor

Four political parties present a motion to oust Matías Peña (AlxAn) after two terms in office.

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A motion of no confidence, filed by AMF, Contigo, Coalición Canaria, and Partido Popular, aims to unseat Matías Peña (AlxAn) as mayor of Antigua, with Juan Cabrera (AMF) proposed as the new mayor.

A new political majority in the municipality of Antigua has submitted a motion of no confidence to remove the current mayor, Matías Peña (AlxAn), and install Juan Cabrera (AMF) as the new mayor. This move, which breaks the previous pact with the Councilor for Commerce, Giuseppe Signorino, is supported by Alternativa por Antigua (AMF), Contigo, Coalición Canaria (CC), and the Partido Popular (PP). The motion is scheduled for debate in the upcoming plenary session on June 19.
The signatory groups, comprising seven councilors from Alternativa por Antigua plus the Socialist Party councilor who would leave the government, explained their decision at a press conference. They cited a deterioration of public services and a "one-person" political management style by the mayor during the last two legislative terms, pointing to a "generalized abandonment of the municipality" in areas such as public safety, cleanliness, and infrastructure.
Coalición Canaria, whose councilors left the government group in February, stated that the motion seeks to initiate a new phase based on dialogue and teamwork. Their spokesperson, David Alberto Guerra, affirmed that the agreement is driven by the desire to "reverse the municipal situation" rather than by the distribution of positions. The Partido Popular of Antigua supports the motion out of "responsibility" and the need for an "urgent change of course," referencing citizen demands regarding safety, cleanliness, and service quality.
Juan Nicolás Cabrera, secretary of AMF, highlighted the difficulty of forming a majority among four political forces and argued that the change is necessary to improve Antigua's situation, criticizing the mayor's "almost unilateral" management. Meanwhile, Mario Cabrera, insular secretary of AM-CC, assured that the primary objective is "for Antigua to function" and for the City Council to be responsive, without his party demanding the mayoralty. He confirmed that Juan Cabrera will be the candidate and that the new pact's stability will depend on the coordination of the nine councilors.
Giuseppe Signorino, councilor for Contigo Fuerteventura and head of the Commerce department, identified the issues in El Castillo (Caleta de Fuste) as a priority, describing the situation as "fatal." He stressed the urgency of addressing safety, cleaning contracts, maintenance, and investments to preserve and boost tourism, the municipality's economic engine, without neglecting other parts of the town.

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