Thousands of protesters went out to the streets on Sunday Islands Canary IslandsIn Spain, to hear a New model In front of mass tourism and their negative impacts Social and environment. Demonstrations, organized on stage Canary Islands have a limit Under the same goal, they supported the change toward the forms of tourism and principles The most stable and equivalentThis will solve housing access and low wages that local residents enjoy.
The Sunday demonstration reflects the growing frustration in the region. A Similar resistance in April He summoned tens of thousands of people from the entire island. The Canary Islands were obtained nearby, according to statistics of the Kanarian Institute 18 million tourists However, in 2024, local residents argue that this visit did not benefit the locals. Instead of, they point to Verdicinus increase in home pricesThe Infrastructure load And Environmental degradation.
A model that is not profitable for a long time
“I miss the long -term profitable model; this is a concern for me,” an opponent said. “That’s why I want to be Make more opportunities and diversitySo everything is tour and Priority is given to residents living here“He added to the demands of social policies to improve the living conditions of the local population. Another opponent referred to the issue of life:”Rents are completely impossible. No one can buy the house. The houses built for the wealthy. “
Opponents have submitted several important demands, ie a Echotasa To ensure that tourists contribute to maintain the natural environment, the Temporary freezing of new permits Hotel rooms and holiday rentals, and Regulation By non -non -people. There were also demonstrations Other islands Islands and Many cities of Peninsula Spain.
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