This inclination by Clavijo is not accidental but rather a calculated pursuit of electoral profitability. Two of these formations were even praised by him during the recent debate on the state of the nationality, highlighting their contributions to the Canarias Plan or Canarias Decree, an initiative that puts forward new demands to the State.
Among the parties that capture the attention of Coalición Canaria, and particularly its leaders in Gran Canaria, is Primero Canarias. This formation has emerged under the banner of Canarian nationalist reunification, presenting itself as a response to the division promoted in 2005 by Nueva Canarias (NC), led by Román Rodríguez, which resulted in CC's loss of hegemony on the island.
Clavijo's and his party's strategy with Primero Canarias focuses on regaining ground in Gran Canaria, one of the capital islands, which is crucial for consolidating their brand and aiming to double their current representation in the Parliament of the Canary Islands. The founders of Primero Canarias, whom their detractors call Prica, justified its creation by Román Rodríguez's personalism within NC.
Technically, all council members who have left Nueva Canarias or have been expelled for indiscipline and continue to occupy the positions they obtained under the acronyms of the electoral coalition with which they ran are political defectors.
An example of Primero Canarias's controversial expansion was seen in Santa Lucía de Tirajana, where Nueva Canarias council members who joined Prica tried to avoid being considered defectors by affiliating with the Bloque Nacionalista Rural (BNR), a formation that operates exclusively in Gáldar and Agaete. This maneuver has drawn criticism and poses legal challenges for upcoming municipal elections.
Another party favored by Fernando Clavijo is Drago Canarias, led by Alberto Rodríguez. After his departure from Podemos, this formation has found a place in Coalición Canaria's strategy, not only for its sovereignist proclamation but also for its ability to create division within the left and hinder the re-establishment of a Pacto de las Flores or any government agreement in the Canary Islands centered around the PSOE.
Drago Canarias's presence in electoral debates and political talk shows, even without parliamentary representation, has been a milestone in Coalición Canaria's strategy. A clear example was its participation in the Cadena Ser regional super-debate in 2023, where Alberto Rodríguez focused on criticizing the PSOE candidate, Ángel Víctor Torres, contributing to the perception of disunity on the left.
Finally, the mayor of Mogán, Onalia Bueno, has also been a relevant figure in this dynamic. After a brief stint with Coalición Canaria, where she was appointed secretary of Municipal Policies in Gran Canaria, Bueno registered her own party, Bueno para Canarias, with regional and local aspirations. Despite her differences with Primero Canarias, it is speculated that her formation could become an additional support for Clavijo's party in future electoral contests.
