Pope Leo XIV's arrival in Arguineguín this Thursday will involve an unprecedented security operation, turning the fishing village of Mogán into a veritable stronghold. Those who do not reside in the area or lack accreditation are advised to wake up early and arrive before 09:30 AM, when three security checkpoints will be established on the GC-1 highway and its access roads. These controls, located at kilometer 52, under the highway bridge, and at the exit towards El Pajar, will severely restrict access to the town.

The event, focusing on the migratory phenomenon and organized by Cáritas, will gather approximately 2,000 people at the 'pier of hope' between 11:40 AM and 12:45 PM. The papal entourage will travel through streets cordoned off by 3,000 barriers, and attendees will be able to see the pontiff pass from outside these barriers, as the popemobile will not be used.

Parking will also be a challenge. The Plaza Negra esplanade will be reserved for buses carrying guests, including dignitaries such as the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, and the President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo. Parking options will be limited to the streets in the upper part of Arguineguín, the town's parking building, or the areas of Pino Seco and La Cornisa.

Residents and visitors can follow the event live on three large screens located in the Plaza de Las Marañuelas and along the pedestrianized section of Miguel Marrero Rodríguez street. However, traffic will be restricted on Manuel Álamo Suárez Carpintero de Ribera avenue, which will be used by over 300 security agents, including the Mogán Local Police and the Canary Islands Police.

A total of eleven streets, in addition to Manuel Álamo, will be closed to traffic and parking between 09:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Half of Las Marañuelas beach, the closest to the port, will also have its public use restricted. A helicopter landing zone for medical emergencies will be set up on Damasco street.

Life in Arguineguín will proceed at a reduced pace, with municipal offices and administrative services closed until 3:30 PM or 4:00 PM. Some services, such as the Youth Center and the Municipal Library, will reopen in the afternoon. The mayor of Mogán, Onalia Bueno, and the head of the Local Police, Marcos Domínguez, have emphasized that the event is private and opportunities to see the Pope are limited.

The meeting aims for the pontiff to gain firsthand knowledge of the migration phenomenon. He will hear four testimonies from Cáritas volunteers, Salvage Maritime workers, trafficking victims, and representatives of Latin American migration. The event will include a musical performance and a floral offering before the Pope blesses a cross.