The deputy and spokesperson for the Canarian socialists in the General Courts, Dolores Corujo, has harshly criticized the vote against by the right-wing parties of this country, with the Popular Party at the forefront, on the pension increase promoted by the Government of Spain, a benefit that in the Canary Islands is held by more than 340,000 people.
Corujo has described this position as "a grave political and social irresponsibility," considering that it means turning their backs on thousands of elderly people who depend on their pensions to live with dignity. "They ask for citizens' votes and then use them against the most vulnerable. Between improving the quality of life for those who need it most or causing harm, they have chosen the latter. It is regrettable," he stated.
The socialist deputy for the province of Las Palmas recalled that the revaluation of pensions in line with the CPI is a key measure to protect the purchasing power of pensioners, especially in a context marked by the rising cost of living. "In a community like the Canary Islands, with lower wages and greater social difficulties, voting against the pension increase is a direct attack on social cohesion," she stressed.
Dolores Corujo has highlighted that this decision "affects not only those who receive contributory pensions, but also those who receive minimum and non-contributory pensions, many of them women." "When the PP votes against pensions, it is voting against thousands of seniors who sustained this country without sufficient recognition or rights," she stated.
From PSOE Canarias, it has been insisted that the defense of the public pension system is "a non-negotiable red line": "Pensions are not a handout, they are a right won after decades of work and effort. Defending them is defending the dignity of our people".
Corujo has contrasted the stance of the Popular Party with that of the Spanish Government, which has placed social justice at the center of its political action: "While some use Parliament to block social progress, others work to ensure that no one is left behind, especially those who need it most."The socialist leader concluded by assuring that the PSOE will continue to defend policies in the General Courts that strengthen the Welfare State and protect the social majority. "Canary Islands needs more rights, not disguised cuts or irresponsible votes that punish those who have already given everything," she stated.