Naím Yánez Alonso, a councillor in Arona and advisor to the Cabildo of Tenerife for VOX, is currently the youngest politician to hold both positions on the island, being the first to simultaneously serve as a councillor in Arona and an advisor in the Cabildo at this age, currently 29. Born in Arona, he began his political career in opposition while also being a philosophy teacher at two secondary schools on the island of Tenerife.
Since assuming his responsibilities, Yánez has promoted several initiatives regarding security and civic coexistence. These include motions to reinforce surveillance in the neighbourhoods most affected by illegal occupations, requests for repatriation plans for immigrants in irregular situations, and the creation of educational programmes for young people on culture and values.
Recently, the island councillor expressed his deep concern about the growing phenomenon of illegal immigration in Canarias and its direct effects on security and coexistence, noting that it poses a challenge for younger generations, like his own. In fact, he states that according to data from the Ministry of the Interior, between 2018 and 2024, there were more than 4,000 cases of illegal occupation, a 76% increase compared to the previous period. In Tenerife, the increase in immigrants via maritime routes has been 140.4%, with a 63.1% rise in the vessels used.
The situation worsens in light of the terrorist alert due to the new directive from the Islamic State urging its militants in Africa to head towards European shores, increasing the risks already posed by immigrants from countries with high Islamic radicalisation, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Yemen.
Yánez cites the motion passed in Jumilla, Murcia, which restricts the use of public spaces for Muslim religious events, as an example of how municipalities should protect their cultural identity and ensure coexistence. “It reflects the reality we also experience in Canarias,” he affirms.
The VOX councillor emphasises that “illegal immigration and urban insecurity go hand in hand. Those who refuse to see this have a problem. The youth are clear on this. It is necessary to take decisive measures, including repatriations and stricter immigration policies” said the current councillor responsible for the culture, tourism, and historical heritage areas in Arona.
Finally, Yánez appeals to young people: “We, the youth, are waking up and will work tirelessly to defend our land, our values, and the safety of all Canarians. We cannot remain indifferent to a problem that affects our daily lives and our identity.”
Naím Yánez Alonso, a councillor in Arona and advisor to the Cabildo of Tenerife for VOX, is currently the youngest politician to hold both positions on the island, being the first to simultaneously serve as a councillor in Arona and an advisor in the Cabildo at this age, currently 29. Born in Arona, he began his political career in opposition while also being a philosophy teacher at two secondary schools on the island of Tenerife.
Since assuming his responsibilities, Yánez has promoted several initiatives regarding security and civic coexistence. These include motions to reinforce surveillance in the neighbourhoods most affected by illegal occupations, requests for repatriation plans for immigrants in irregular situations, and the creation of educational programmes for young people on culture and values.
Recently, the island councillor expressed his deep concern about the growing phenomenon of illegal immigration in Canarias and its direct effects on security and coexistence, noting that it poses a challenge for younger generations, like his own. In fact, he states that according to data from the Ministry of the Interior, between 2018 and 2024, there were more than 4,000 cases of illegal occupation, a 76% increase compared to the previous period. In Tenerife, the increase in immigrants via maritime routes has been 140.4%, with a 63.1% rise in the vessels used.
The situation worsens in light of the terrorist alert due to the new directive from the Islamic State urging its militants in Africa to head towards European shores, increasing the risks already posed by immigrants from countries with high Islamic radicalisation, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Yemen.
Yánez cites the motion passed in Jumilla, Murcia, which restricts the use of public spaces for Muslim religious events, as an example of how municipalities should protect their cultural identity and ensure coexistence. “It reflects the reality we also experience in Canarias,” he affirms.
The VOX councillor emphasises that “illegal immigration and urban insecurity go hand in hand. Those who refuse to see this have a problem. The youth are clear on this. It is necessary to take decisive measures, including repatriations and stricter immigration policies” said the current councillor responsible for the culture, tourism, and historical heritage areas in Arona.
Finally, Yánez appeals to young people: “We, the youth, are waking up and will work tirelessly to defend our land, our values, and the safety of all Canarians. We cannot remain indifferent to a problem that affects our daily lives and our identity.”
