PSOE and Más por Arona Resume Talks Amid Arona Council Instability
The PSOE and Más por Arona have initiated preliminary talks to rebuild their relationship, though a formal motion of no confidence against the current Arona City Council administration remains unlikely for now.
The delicate balance of power at the Arona City Council has led to an unexpected thaw in relations between the town’s two main left-wing parties. Recent reports indicate that the PSOE and Más por Arona (MxA) have held preliminary talks regarding the 2027 election cycle. Sources suggest these discussions even touched on the possibility of a motion of no confidence against the current administration.
The local government is currently in a precarious position. The ruling coalition—made up of the Popular Party, Coalición Canaria, and Vox—holds 12 seats, leaving them one short of the 13 needed for an absolute majority. This instability has prompted the Socialists, who hold 8 seats, to open a dialogue with the 4-member municipalist group. Together with Nueva Canarias, these parties form the opposition bloc in the 25-seat council.
This shift is significant given the deep divisions that have defined local politics since 2020. MxA was formed after a split from the socialist party following the removal of Luis García from the Urban Planning department, which triggered a long-running internal crisis. Tensions peaked after the 2023 elections when MxA helped install the current mayor, Fátima Lemes. That pact eventually fell apart in January 2025 when MxA’s councilors left the government.
While the numbers might theoretically support an alternative government, the talks between the PSOE and MxA have not led to a formal plan. Both sides agree that the political fallout of a motion of no confidence, combined with the fact that the next election is approaching, makes such a move unlikely for now. These meetings appear to be more about rebuilding trust than executing an immediate power grab.
Ultimately, the main takeaway is that both parties are keeping their lines of communication open. While there is no formal agreement, they are once again treating each other as legitimate partners for the future. Whether this cooperation continues will depend on internal leadership changes, which remain a key uncertainty as the current term nears its end.