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Canarias Se Agota, is a collective which has been centred during the discussion of the 20A protests, Canarias Se Agota demonstrates and calls for action for “the Ecological and Social Regeneration of the Archipelago”. The demands of the movement are:
Foundations across the Canary Islands have joined to form SOS Canarias and to publish an open draft proposal for policy action, with the aims of protecting the natural heritage of the islands, increasing the archipelago’s sovereignty, and improving the quality of life of the residents. Access the original document and translated English document below.
The Canarias Palante participatory process is a coalition of 75 organizations and foundations from across the Canary Islands. They are requesting that a representative of the Canarias Palante be allowed to participate in future negotiations with the relevant administrations about the tourism model of the island. This participation will help to ensure that the people’s desires are taken into account during the negotiations. Canariaspalante is a platform that allows the citizens of the Canary Islands to voice their opinions through an online form where the locals can suggest ideas that will be considered at the negotiation table.
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