Politician from Santa Cruz de la Laguna resigns after offensive comments

Manuel Garrido Abolafia from PSOE resigned as a councillor in Santa Cruz de la Laguna after making offensive comments about a mother working as a civil servant during a council meeting.

Councillor Manuel Garrido Abolafia resigned after criticising councillor Saray González (PP) in a public discussion. He accused her of focusing on her child instead of her work. He used offensive language during his speech. This caused a scandal. The PSOE party called the resignation an act of responsibility regarding the 'lamentable' comments. The event does not affect the daily life of residents. It does not affect island infrastructure.