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Arinaga Hostel Regains Surveillance After Weeks of Neglect and Vandalism

The property in Agüimes, unprotected for a month, now has security after a new contract was processed.

Image of the Arinaga hostel in Agüimes, showing deterioration and vandalism.
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Image of the Arinaga hostel in Agüimes, showing deterioration and vandalism.

The Arinaga hostel in Agüimes has had its security surveillance service restored this Friday after remaining unprotected for approximately one month, which had raised concerns about vandalism.

The Arinaga hostel, located in Agüimes, has had its security surveillance service reinstated this Friday afternoon. This measure follows several weeks during which the property was completely unprotected, a situation that had reignited unease among residents and led to public complaints about deterioration and the risk of further vandalism.
Local residents had previously alerted via social media about the lack of protection at the facility for about a month. The access doors were found broken, allowing easy entry into the building's interior. Some residents also reported observing people moving around and flashlight beams inside the complex at night.
In response to this situation, the mayor of Agüimes, Óscar Hernández, contacted the Government of the Canary Islands to request an urgent solution. Hours later, the regional executive's Social Welfare department confirmed the restoration of surveillance, marking the completion of the contracting process for a new security company. The property, which belongs to the Ministry of Education, was transferred to the Ministry of Social Welfare.
Throughout Thursday morning, the building's two main entrances had forced or broken doors, allowing free access. The hostel has suffered prolonged deterioration since July 2025, following the judicial eviction of the migrant minors' center managed by the NGO Quórum77, which housed 148 minors.
Since then, the building, designed by architect Manuel de la Peña and situated near Playa del Cabrón, has been subjected to vandalism, looting, fires, and theft of materials. Doors, windows, wiring, and interior equipment have been progressively removed.
The issue first came to public attention in December 2025, when documentation containing personal data of minors was found abandoned on the premises. Following these reports, the Canarian Government implemented provisional surveillance with the support of the Local Police of Agüimes and later awarded a specific security contract for the facility. The expiration of this service left the building uncontrolled again in recent weeks.

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