Despite institutional tensions, the Canarian Government has affirmed its continued cooperation for the cruise ship's evacuation. However, it has criticized the State for failing to provide information with the necessary "rigor and formality" concerning an operation that impacts both the community's health security and the personnel involved.
“"Many reports have been requested, and few have been received."
The Canarian Government has emphasized the need for technical reports to support decisions, rather than informal communications. It highlighted that, at this stage of the evacuation, the initial report from the World Health Organization (WHO), which justified the ship's transfer from Cape Verde to Tenerife, remains unknown.
Furthermore, doubts persist regarding the decision to anchor the cruise ship without sufficient guarantees, especially after two passengers tested positive in their home countries without prior PCR tests. The underutilization of air operations, which could have evacuated all passengers on Sunday, is also being questioned.
The Government of the Canary Islands has asserted that its stance is not aimed at political confrontation but at demanding information and transparency to prevent misinformation. It has regretted that the Spanish Executive attempted to portray the Canarian position as a political clash.
“"What we have done is demand information and transparency, precisely to avoid giving wings to hoaxes and misinformation."
Finally, it was noted that the Government of the Canary Islands has its "own criteria," which, while potentially bothering the Spanish Government, does not imply a breakdown in institutional relations.
