Cristina Valido, head of the Coalition Canaria list for the 29-N elections, stated on Tuesday that "in the Peninsula it no longer hurts when speaking about deaths at sea and in the cays".
The statement was published by El País on a cover dedicated to her comments during an interview prior to the official launch of her candidacy. In it, Valido emphasized: "We are always ready to talk with both PP and PSOE, and our sole red line is a commitment to the Canary Islands".
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The assertion that "it no longer hurts to speak" about deaths at sea and in the cays does not imply an assessment of the number of victims, nor a recognition of the reality of migration conditions or security. It merely expresses a political perception regarding how this issue is addressed across different Spanish regions.
Red line: commitment to Canarias
Valido reiterated that his party is willing to engage in dialogue with both major national governing parties—the People's Party (PP) and the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE)—but emphasized that its sole condition is maintaining a commitment to the Canary Islands, including their economic, social, and environmental interests.
No evidence is available on whether this stance has been supported by other members of the party or discussed within internal committees. The statement does not mention any specific policy measure linked to migrant protection or regional development.
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The material provided by El País contains only the original text without additional data such as figures, exact dates of past events, names of specific victims, or references to concrete government actions. There is no information about the actual conditions of the Cayucos, the number of deaths at sea, or any other verified statistical data.
It has also not been confirmed whether the assertion that "it no longer hurts" refers to a comparison between Spanish regions, a comment on social changes, or an evaluation of the current impact of migration policies.