The Local Assembly of Coalición Canaria (CC) Tinajo elected Yurena Cubas Morales this Wednesday as the new General Secretary of the Local Committee, in an event held at the Teleclub de La Vegueta that brought together numerous members, supporters, and public representatives of the nationalist party. Cubas led the only candidacy presented, receiving unanimous support from the members.
During her speech, Yurena Cubas thanked those who had placed their trust in her candidacy and highlighted the work carried out by the outgoing leadership, with special recognition to Luis Miguel Pérez Berriel, who has served as Secretary-General in recent years.
"Luis has not only been a great secretary-general; he has been—and will continue to be—more than a colleague, a friend. To take up your mantle is an honor and a great responsibility, and I promise to follow your path with the same passion and dedication," Cubas expressed.
Strong and united party
The new local secretary of the nationalist party assured that she assumes this stage "with humility, enthusiasm, and commitment," emphasizing that Coalición Canaria has made history in Tinajo with six consecutive absolute majorities. "That legacy fills us with pride, but it also commits us to continue living up to the task. Our party is strong, it is united, and Tinajo will continue to move forward with us at the helm," she stated.
Cubas insisted on the importance of teamwork and unity within the party. "I firmly believe in the strength of the group. This project is not about one person alone, but about all of us who believe in Tinajo and in a close, honest, and committed policy with our neighbors," she added, before thanking the members, her family, and the mayor of Tinajo, Jesús Machín, for their trust and support.
San Ginés, Betancort and Machín
The event included speeches by the general secretary of the Canarian Coalition of Lanzarote and La Graciosa and senator for the Canary Islands, Pedro San Ginés; the president of the Cabildo of Lanzarote and regional parliamentarian, Oswaldo Betancort; and the honorary president of the party and mayor of Tinajo, Jesús Machín, who congratulated the new local secretary on her appointment and highlighted the work carried out by the outgoing leadership.
"You have my full support, you and your team can count on me," said Pedro San Ginés, addressing a "valuable and empowered woman" who further reinforces the female presence at the head of the new organic leadership of Coalición Canaria, both in the municipalities and at the island level.
"I'm liking how the renewal of the Local Committees and the Nationalist Youth is happening," Oswaldo Betancort said in this regard, who was also "proud of all the work we are doing" from public institutions: "We must continue like this," he said.
For his part, Jesús Machín, thanked and praised the work carried out both at the head of the Local Committee and in his role as councilor by Luis Miguel Pérez Berriel, "a benchmark for our party," and highlighted the "capacity and responsibility" of Yurena Cubas: "I have always believed in her," he stressed.
Pérez Berriel and Arbelo
Also participating were both the outgoing secretary and the newly elected general secretary of the Nationalist Youth of Lanzarote and La Graciosa, Joel Arbelo. Both will continue to hold positions of responsibility in the new Local Committee of CC Tinajo, the former as head of the Executive Secretariat of Political Action and the latter of Equality.
Pérez Berriel expressed his gratitude for the support received from his team and members, showed pride in the support received from the residents of Tinajo, and highlighted the work of San Ginés, Betancort, and Machín in their positions. He also had words of gratitude and remembrance for the memory of Juan Antonio de la Hoz, an emblematic member of CC.
For his part, Joel Arbelo highlighted Yurena Cubas' "leadership capacity" as well as the "work and perseverance" of the previous local secretary, whom he referred to as "a benchmark," and showed the support of the Nationalist Youth for the renewal process, "which represents hope, commitment, and future," of CC Tinajo. "Let's continue working together, building present and future for our land," he added.
Among the organizational positions and public representatives of CC Lanzarote and La Graciosa present at the event were also the Secretary of Organization, Olivia Duque; the Deputy Secretary of Territorial Action, Municipal and Organizational Coordination in the island leadership of CC Lanzarote and La Graciosa, Aroa Revelo; and representatives of the Local Committees of the island.
New Local Address
The new local leadership of the Canarian Coalition in Tinajo will be made up of a team that combines experience, youth, and commitment to the municipality, with Jesús Machín Tavío at the head of the Organization Secretariat, Kevin Barrios Hernández as Deputy Secretary of Organization, and Luis Miguel Pérez Berriel as head of Political Strategy. The new local body will also include Esteban Pérez Merino (Heritage), Soraya Cedrés Toribio (Education), Adriana Brito Guillén (Communication), Yohana García Olivero (Culture), Haridian Curbelo Perdomo (Social Inclusion), Macarena Olivero Bonilla (Seniors), Joel Arbelo Delgado (Equality), Aythami Arrocha Cabrera (Youth), Fermín Niz (Organic Communication), and Fernando Morales Curbelo (Fisheries Development).
Beginning with the interpretation of the Canary Islands anthem by Rubén Fariña, the event concluded with the speech of Yurena Cubas as the new general secretary and the screening of a video that reviewed the trajectory of Coalición Canaria in Tinajo, highlighting the work done and the commitment of the nationalist party to the municipality.
Profile
Yurena Cubas Morales is a councilwoman in the Tinajo City Council for the Canarian Coalition, where she has played a prominent role since joining the municipal corporation. Her career dates back to 2015, when she began her work with responsibility for several key areas for the municipality.
Since joining the corporation, Yurena Cubas has played a fundamental role in local management, initially assuming the delegations of Security and Emergencies, Local Police, Civil Protection, Traffic, Road Safety, and Agricultural Market, in addition to representing the districts of Mancha Blanca and Tinguatón. These responsibilities demonstrated from the outset her commitment to citizen security and the well-being of residents, as well as her ability to manage areas with a significant impact on the daily life of the municipality.
Over the years, her political profile and leadership have been consolidated, leading to her designation as Second Deputy Mayor in the current legislature (2023-2027). During this period, Yurena Cubas assumes responsibilities in Culture and Municipal Theater, in addition to maintaining her work in Security and Emergencies, Local Police, Civil Protection, Traffic, Road Safety, and Personnel, reflecting the trust and responsibility that the government team and her party place in her.
His growth within the corporation and his participation in strategic areas denote his importance within Coalición Canaria in Tinajo. His work is characterized by close, effective, and committed management to the continuous improvement of public services, cultural promotion, and citizen security, always with a focus on the active participation of citizens and the sustainable development of the municipality.
