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The social movement Canarias Tiene Un Límite has announced a new demonstration to be held on 18th May across the Canary Islands, and continues to call for a more just and sustainable economic model for the archipelago, warning that the current trajectory is leading to irreversible social, environmental, and economic collapse.
The organisation has reiterated its demand for immediate action to counteract the effects of turistificación (over-tourism), real estate speculation, and worsening living conditions for residents. It claims that, despite the scale of public support shown during the April 2024 protests, authorities have remained unresponsive.
Institutional Inaction Under Fire
The group harshly criticised recent legislative initiatives, such as the proposed amendments to the Land Law (Ley del Suelo) and discussions around a possible Residency Law, calling them “empty political gestures” that fail to address the root causes of the current crisis.
“Public institutions have chosen inaction and contempt for the popular will,” the statement reads, accusing political leaders of allowing the archipelago to slide further into systemic collapse.
Beyond the Streets: A Strategy of Disruption
The collective warned that future actions will not be confined to peaceful demonstrations. “We will no longer wait behind banners for change,” they stated, signalling a shift toward more direct forms of protest. These include confronting political leaders, disrupting public events, and raising awareness in locations symbolic of the criticised economic model.
Their goal is to pressure institutions and the tourism industry to acknowledge and respond to the long-standing grievances surrounding the territory’s overreliance on tourism, housing inaccessibility, and environmental degradation.
A Call to All Canary Islanders
Canarias Tiene Un Límite has called on residents from all of the islands to take part in the 18th May demonstration. The group is urging everyone who feels unrepresented or marginalised by the current economic and political framework to raise their voices.
“The Canaries cannot remain a picture-postcard backdrop for the enjoyment of a few,” the statement concluded. “Development must be aligned with social wellbeing and environmental protection.”
As the movement gains momentum, this upcoming protest is expected to be another pivotal moment in the growing push for deep structural change in the Canary Islands.
