The decision for Agüimes to take over the celebration of 'Gran Canaria Lee' comes after Ingenio's withdrawal, as confirmed by the Culture Councilor, Sebastián Suárez. The councilor explained that the offer to host the event was informal, and given the impossibility of guaranteeing the necessary human resources, the Ingenio City Council chose not to proceed with its organization.
“"He regretted not being able to move forward with the proposal and criticized the «institutional disloyalty» after a conversation, which he assures was never formally put in writing, was made public."
This situation has drawn criticism from the PSOE of Ingenio, which has described the decision as a missed cultural opportunity for the municipality. The socialists attribute the rejection to a “lack of management and political will” from the local government group and have announced that they will consider requesting political accountability, including the resignation or dismissal of the Culture Councilor.
The governing group in Ingenio has defended its position, insisting that the refusal was based exclusively on technical and organizational criteria. They argue that it is not feasible to undertake an event of this magnitude without the necessary guarantees for its proper development. It is worth noting that 'Gran Canaria Lee' is not an island book fair, but an initiative that encompasses various activities to promote reading and literary publications on the island.
Ultimately, Agüimes will be the municipality responsible for hosting this cultural initiative in October, with its detailed program still awaiting definition.
