The alliance between Onalia Bueno and Teodoro Sosa reflects a strategic move in the island politics of Gran Canaria. Onalia Bueno, mayor of Mogán, and Teodoro Sosa, an influential figure in Gáldar and vice president of the Cabildo, share an interest in consolidating political power through collaborations that could significantly change the situation. Does Onalia Bueno have the votes to drag CC into managing power on the island? Yes, and business support. Around May 2025, the formal announcement will be made that it has nothing to do formally with CC but will be a party that will associate with CC under various formulas.
The context of this union is framed by the fragmentation of Canarian nationalism, particularly with Nueva Canarias facing internal divisions. Bueno and Sosa have been mentioned as possible links in the formation of new political platforms that include important local figures, something that Coalición Canaria also sees as an opportunity to expand its influence in Gran Canaria. The sum of their local support could rival the traditional structures of political power in the region.
This collaboration underlines a trend towards the integration of local forces with regional aspirations, and highlights the impact that island politics has on the balance of power within the Archipelago. While this union seeks to maximise representation and resources for Gran Canaria, it also raises questions about its impact on governance and the development of new alliances at the regional level.
The future of Nueva Canarias (NC) in Gran Canaria is conditioned by several political and social factors. The party, generally identified with progressive nationalism, faces challenges such as maintaining its relevance in a political landscape that is currently dominated by conservative parties and coalitions that have reduced their influence in key institutions.
Nueva Canarias seeks to consolidate its position by emphasizing progressive Canarianism, decentralization and the defense of local interests against policies that favor elites. Its strategy includes recovering municipal and autonomous spaces, as well as strengthening its connection with social needs, especially in areas such as education, health and economic sustainability. The leadership of figures such as Román Rodríguez continues to be a pillar for mobilizing its bases and attracting new support in a competitive environment.
The recent growth of the conservative government in the Canary Islands, accompanied by an increase in public posts and the failure to fulfil certain electoral promises such as the reduction of the IGIC (General Indirect Canary Tax), is an opportunity for Nueva Canarias to position itself as an ethical alternative focused on community interests. The party also emphasises the importance of municipalism as a political driving force, a vision that has allowed them to maintain relevance in some municipalities.
