Cangas Mayor Araceli Gestido faces scrutiny over municipal management

Araceli Gestido, the mayor of Cangas, has drawn criticism from opposition members regarding recent administrative decisions. During a plenary session intended for the drawing of electoral tables, Gestido included the approval of the 2025 General Account, a move that surprised both the opposition and some members of her own government.

The 2025 General Account reports a positive financial result of 4,039,622.76 euros, an increase of over 2.5 million euros compared to 2024. Municipal income also rose to 21,575,825.47 euros.

Separately, Gestido has been criticized for appointing a municipal employee to temporarily lead the Contracting and Subsidies department. A decree signed on October 22, 2026, indicates that this position was created as an urgent measure because the department's functions are not yet formally assigned within the municipal structure. The creation of the role is pending the approval of the Relationship of Job Posts (RPT), which has faced delays due to internal staff discrepancies. The appointment was made without a formal selection process, with the decree stating the employee possesses the necessary capacity and aptitude.