Canary Television is set to honor Rebeca Paniagua with a nomination for the Parliament of the Canary Islands representing Tenerife under the People’s Party. The party’s plan marks a notable shift in the approach to the upcoming municipal elections in May, highlighted by the announcement that Lopez Afonso will lead the popular slate for the Cabildo de Tenerife. This move signals a broader strategy to strengthen the party’s presence across the archipelago and to challenge the current leadership dynamics in the region.
Paniagua has built a solid reputation through her work on the program Buenos Tardes, Canarias on Canary Television, a platform she helped shape until last summer. The party views her experience and recognisable on screen presence as a valuable asset in a campaign aimed at energising voters and presenting a credible alternative in the Tenerife constituency. Her background includes journalism studies at the University of San Pablo CEU and roots in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, underscoring a local connection that resonates with residents across the island. The team believes her profile will appeal to voters seeking seasoned media experience coupled with a clear understanding of regional issues. [Attribution: PP Tenerife]
On the other side, Lopez Afonso, a native of Puerto de la Cruz, returns to politics with a track record as the city’s mayor from 2015 to 2019. He holds a law degree and brings a practical perspective to governance, intimate with the challenges of island municipalities. His candidacy follows a legal review that cleared him of a case related to a flea market matter reported in earlier years, allowing him to pursue leadership opportunities with renewed focus. The return of Afonso to the political arena is framed by his local ties and a long-standing commitment to the community of Puerto de la Cruz, where he has built recognition among residents and party supporters alike. This combination of local insight and professional background is portrayed by the party as a strength in the race for Tenerife’s representation. [Attribution: PP Tenerife]
Manuel Domínguez, who leads the People’s Party in Tenerife, is positioned to present both nominations at the party’s headquarters in the afternoon, signaling a coordinated launch of the campaign for the island. Domínguez is described as a central figure in coordinating the island’s strategy and framing the messaging that the party intends to carry into the electoral contest. The emphasis on a unified Tenerife plan reflects a deliberate effort to align regional goals with national party objectives, aiming to secure broad support across diverse municipalities on the island. [Attribution: PP Tenerife]