Tacoronte Residents Form Association to Combat Termite Infestation and Municipal Neglect
Residents of the La Caridad district in Tacoronte, Tenerife, have formed an official association to demand urgent municipal improvements and public health interventions following the discovery of a termite infestation.
The discovery of subterranean termites on a private property has sparked a new neighborhood movement in the La Caridad district of Tacoronte, Tenerife. Residents have officially formed an association to address what they describe as years of neglect by local authorities.
The group, which is currently seeking official recognition from the Canary Islands government, is based at the former local society building at number 17. The board is led by president Juani María Ramírez Expósito, vice president Eliseo García, secretary José Ángel Amador, and treasurer Sonia Expósito.
The association has presented a list of 37 demands, focusing on basic municipal services they feel have been ignored. Key priorities include a comprehensive maintenance plan for cleaning streets and public spaces, as well as regular pruning of urban trees—specifically the local acacias. The group is also calling for a cleanup of the neighborhood ravine to stop illegal dumping and a relocation of trash bins that currently block pedestrian paths.
Road safety and accessibility are also major concerns. Residents are pushing for better lighting on Camino Las Piletas and the main road, as well as new crosswalks at the intersection of El Trazo and La Caridad streets. Additionally, they are requesting improved public transport, seeking bus and taxi services that match those available in nearby areas like Garimba.
Beyond infrastructure, the association is prioritizing public health. While eradicating the termite infestation is the most urgent task, the group is also calling for stricter oversight of local livestock farms to ensure sanitary conditions. This new organization signals a growing push for transparency and better management of public funds, as residents seek greater accountability regarding the maintenance of their neighborhood’s social, sports, and cultural facilities.