Gran Canaria Residents Protest Urban Plan Threatening 127 Homes

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria residents in Las Torres neighborhood staged a protest on May 26, 2025, against a new urban plan that threatens 127 homes. The demonstration involved many people and featured signs reading "Las Torres No al PGOU 127 Viviendas Afectadas Especulación." One resident stated, "They say they're creating a green zone, but they're actually building six to ten-story buildings." City officials responded that the plan is in the environmental evaluation phase and a participatory process will follow. The protest underscores the community's concerns about potential displacement and the need for transparent urban planning.