El Hierro requests forensic reinforcement due to migratory pressure

The acting mayor of El Pinar de El Hierro urges the implementation of the special device announced by the Institute of Legal Medicine, citing the overload of the sole professional.

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The acting mayor of El Pinar de El Hierro, Magaly González, has requested the Institute of Legal Medicine and the Government Delegation in the Canary Islands to expedite the implementation of the special support device for the forensic service in El Hierro, given the increased migratory pressure.

González recalls that this measure was requested last Friday from the Department of the Presidency, Public Administrations, Justice and Security of the Government of the Canary Islands and the Government Delegation in the Canary Islands through a written statement sent to both administrations.
The acting mayor assures that this reinforcement is necessary to guarantee the proper performance of the sole forensic professional in El Hierro, who is overwhelmed by the increased workload caused by the arrival of numerous migrants by boat.
The measure, announced this weekend by the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences (IMLCF) of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, aims to alleviate the current situation.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de El Pinar de El Hierro (10/11/2026)