San Juan de la Rambla Faces Government Change Following Motion of No Confidence

Political instability has returned to San Juan de la Rambla in Tenerife. As reported by Diario de Avisos, the local government is set to change following a motion of no confidence against the current mayor, Juan Ramos of Coalición Canaria. The motion, led by the socialist group under Jesús Ezequiel Domínguez, is supported by AUP-Sí se puede and Nueva Canarias. This new majority is expected to be confirmed during an extraordinary council meeting on November 4 at 12:00 p.m.

This move ends the current governing pact between the nationalists, AUP-Sí se puede, and the Popular Party. The opposition cited the alliance's fragility, a judicial investigation into the mayor for alleged embezzlement, administrative delays on key projects—such as the Rambla Cultural Space—and a lack of transparency as reasons for the change.

Jesús Ezequiel Domínguez, who served as mayor from 2020 to 2023, faces an immediate challenge with only seven months left before the 2027 municipal elections. He has highlighted the town’s financial instability and unpaid supplier bills as his most urgent priorities. While the outgoing government has questioned the stability of the new coalition, Domínguez argues that a shift toward left-wing policies is necessary.

The vote is expected to pass, though there is some uncertainty regarding the position of AUP-Sí se puede councilwoman Yanira Mesa, who did not sign the initial motion and is currently on medical leave. Mayor Juan Ramos has kept a low profile, asking for more details on the new group's plans, while the socialists maintain that their focus is on restoring public services and increasing citizen participation.

This situation highlights the complexity of local politics in the Canary Islands, where shifting alliances are common. Domínguez will soon have to prove he can stabilize the administration, though he admits the true state of the municipal budget remains unclear until he officially takes office.