Las Palmas is reeling, and this is affecting tourism in southern Gran Canaria. It's not the calm expected. From July 2024 to today, more than 250 episodes have marked its streets. These aren't just numbers. They're faces, voices, fear. A silent, growing pain.
Crimes against sexual freedom continue unabated. In the first months of 2025, reports increased by 10 to 15 percent. That's between 15 and 20 more victims who have found the courage to speak out, to break the silence. The fear remains, but there are those who refuse to remain silent. Each report is a battle won against the shadows.
Gender violence is a monster that hasn't gone away. Each year, more than 600 reports are filed in the province. In the capital of Las Palmas, nearly two-thirds of those. The brutal attack on a 17-year-old girl in La Isleta shook everyone. The fire that tried to extinguish her life ignited the voice of justice. This isn't just a case; it's a warning. The problem is real, profound, and demands answers.
The streets have seen the edge of blades more than 25 times. Knives, razors, blood. The violence isn't just a rumor, it's a fact. Four violent deaths in just six months. Two attempted murders. Danger is felt around every corner. Police forces work tirelessly, but the shadow looms large.
And in the middle of it all, Las Canteras. A place that should be a refuge, a meeting place, the heart of the city. But the reality is different. Illegal street vending, fights, and altercations have become routine. More than a thousand police interventions a year, between two and three calls a day. Coexistence is shaky. The beach cannot lose its soul.
