SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE Jan. 20 (EUROPA PRESS) –
The mayor of La Laguna, Luis Yeray Gutiérrez, excluded the possibility of standing for the position of general secretary of the PSOE of Tenerife following Pedro Martín’s announcement this past weekend that he would not seek re-election.
“It is essential to concentrate on La Laguna at this moment,” he articulated in a conversation with ‘Radio Club Tenerife’, as reported by Europa Press, in which he emphasised his “dedication” to the residents of the municipality and to a political initiative that aims to persist at least until 2030.
He stated that this is his primary political “challenge”, while acknowledging that there are occasions when it may be “appealing” to consider alternative ventures; nonetheless, he pointed out that within Tenerife’s PSOE, there exists a “pool” and “numerous individuals who are emerging with great strength.”
Gutiérrez praised the “significant value and effort” that has been manifested in the PSOE during Pedro Martín’s leadership, which has secured the party the “strongest endorsement” from the people of Tenerife in the recent elections. He also noted that he communicated this decision within the party’s organisational structures, particularly at the recent insular committee meeting.
“I maintain an excellent relationship with Pedro Martín, and I was aware weeks ago that he was contemplating his continuation at the helm of the team at the island level; I am pleased that he made the announcement where it is appropriate,” he remarked.
On the topic of Ángel Víctor Torres’ re-election as general secretary of the Canarian PSOE, he mentioned that he represents the “optimal choice” to guide the party in the Canary Islands. He is “confident” that Torres will propose a “remarkable project” that will effectively address “many concerns” and will gain the “majority support” of Canarian society.
He connected the “noise” surrounding the judicial inquiries related to Torres with the “anxiety” and “fear” it instils among “the right and the far-right,” given that “they lack a plan” for the Canary Islands.
“When we discuss economic strategy, mobility, dependency, or education, everyone inevitably ends up referencing Ángel Víctor Torres,” he emphasised.