Manuel Domínguez, the Vice President of the Canary Islands Government and leader of the regional Popular Party, expressed his views on the upcoming general elections, asserting that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has led Spain into “chaos” and “failure.” Speaking to reporters in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, he highlighted the difficulties faced by autonomous communities due to a lack of a budget in the last legislature, noting a significant deficit in the Canary Islands.
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Domínguez stressed the importance of the election on 29 November, calling for respect for the decision made by both political representatives and citizens. He believes this is a crucial moment for Spaniards to reclaim control over a country he described as “blurred and subservient.”
He expressed hope that Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the PP leader, will become Spain’s next prime minister, stating that under PP governance, citizens typically see positive changes, despite current complex times. He urged voters to approach the elections with a level head.
Addressing concerns of possible electoral fraud, particularly with mail-in voting raised by Madrid’s President Isabel Díaz Ayuso, Domínguez suggested that the government sometimes employs tactics to gain an advantage. However, he noted that judicial actions have previously curtailed such moves, urging for a transparent electoral process.
On housing, he noted that while the government’s response has been inadequate, with public housing construction labelled “ridiculous,” the situation has worsened over the last eight years, with rising eviction numbers and costs. He suggested that the government’s recent housing decrees were attempts to divert attention from issues in Ceuta.
Lastly, Domínguez remarked that these elections are markedly different from the local and autonomous elections held in May, predicting they would not affect local PSOE positions adversely. He concluded that aligning closely with Sánchez has been a “complete failure” for the PSOE.
