The mayor of Santa María de Guía held a press conference this Thursday, without taking questions, to address the incident that occurred last Monday. It was confirmed that he was caught driving under the influence of alcohol in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, with a breath alcohol level exceeding 0.60 mg/l.
“"What happened on Monday night has no justification whatsoever."
The Guía mayor emphasized that, despite being a personal matter, his position as a public representative entails constant responsibility. He thanked his government team colleagues for their support, to whom he also apologized, and noted the absence of the two Popular Party councilors from the appearance.
“"I could say it was the eve of my birthday and that it's a human error, but what happened on Monday night should never have happened."
Furthermore, the mayor criticized a representative from a municipality twinned with Santa María de Guía for using the situation as a political weapon, calling it a lack of loyalty and warning of potential consequences for institutional relations.
He reiterated his regret for the harm caused, for which he declared himself solely responsible, and confirmed his intention to continue leading the mayor's office to pursue ongoing projects. He also extended his apologies to his mother and daughter for the emotional impact of recent days.
The mayor is scheduled to appear this Friday before the Instruction Court number 1 of San Bartolomé de Tirajana to clarify the events. He could face a driving license suspension for a period of 1 to 4 years and a fine if found guilty.
