The political group Primero Teguise has denounced this Monday the "state of neglect" in which **various infrastructures and public spaces in La Graciosa** find themselves, where "the apathy of the Teguise governing group has turned the lack of maintenance into a chronic problem".
"What in any other municipality would be a simple conservation effort, here turns into years of waiting, broken promises, and administrative silence that has become the hallmark of this place," declares Jonás Álvarez, councilman and spokesperson for the islander party.Among the most visible examples of deterioration, Primero Teguise recalls that **the coastal wall in Pedro Barba** "has been awaiting repair for years, which was not unblocked until the end of 2024 after multiple warnings from local residents and groups".
"Added to this neglect is the lack of maintenance in parks, urban furniture, and recreational areas, where the image is that of an island forgotten by its own city council." "Even the fences after an accident in 2023 are still in the same place, as if they were part of the historical heritage," the spokesperson ironically states. "It's the perfect portrait of disinterest: they neither remove what is in the way nor fix what is falling apart."
The deterioration of community spaces such as the Teleclub's ball field is also a concern, as it is the only leisure spot for many of the island's elderly residents, who are now literally playing in the street, "pending the City Council's decision on whether active aging also falls into the category of 'pending matters'."
From Primero Teguise they recall that "La Graciosa has been demanding differentiated and effective management within the municipality for years". “You cannot boast of having the eighth island and treat it as the eighth problem. Not even in the Canary Islands budgets do they take us seriously, which have only increased by 500,000 euros compared to 2025, and we will see if they execute it,” points out Álvarez.
The party recalls that, despite public commitments, "there is no maintenance plan or updated inventory of municipal facilities on the island," and projects are being resolved "by means of a photograph rather than planning."
“While the governing group dedicates itself to inaugurating podcasts, fairs, and tourist brochures, on La Graciosa, residents live with cracked walls, rusty parks, and expired promises. If that is not institutional abandonment, let someone explain to us what is,” states the islander spokesperson
Faced with this situation, the party proposes:
• An Immediate Action Plan for La Graciosa (PAI-Graciosa) that includes the repair of coastal walls, removal of hazardous elements, and rehabilitation of community spaces such as the ball court and the Teleclub.
• Creation of a Local Monitoring Committee, with neighborhood participation, to oversee the work and ensure transparency in deadlines and budgets.
• Public inventory of municipal infrastructure and buildings, with a maintenance schedule for 2025-2026.
"If they truly want to talk about sustainability, they should start by upholding their own responsibilities," concludes Álvarez. "Because the natural beauty of La Graciosa doesn't maintain itself: it needs care, presence, and a City Council that stops living off photos and starts providing answers," Álvarez finishes.
