The business entity points out that the current situation diminishes the competitiveness of Lanzarote's commercial sector compared to the capital islands. This concern was communicated by the president of the CEL, Beatriz Salazar, to the island councilor for Commerce, Armando Santana, who was also informed about the difficulties in competing against e-commerce.

Salazar placed special emphasis on the need to optimize urban infrastructures related to commerce. Among the proposals, she highlighted the creation and expansion of parking areas to facilitate access for both residents and visitors to the various commercial zones spread across the island's seven municipalities.

The meeting also served to advance the establishment of the Insular Federation of Commerce. This initiative, promoted by the CEL, aims to strengthen the sector's representation, foster joint action coordination, and more effectively defend the interests of local commerce before different administrations.

During the meeting, Salazar and Santana agreed on the importance of continuing to develop collaboration strategies to enhance the competitiveness of local commerce and improve its adaptability to new market challenges. Both parties agreed to schedule a new meeting with the CEL's board of directors during the summer.