# Lanzarote CACT management controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lanzarote-cact-management-controversy
> Updated: 2026-10-12T21:26:17.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

The management of the Centers for Art, Culture, and Tourism (CACT) in Lanzarote has undergone scrutiny and restructuring following allegations of nepotism. The controversy began when the PSOE party demanded the removal of CEO Ángel Vázquez, after it was revealed that his son secured a permanent cleaning position through a selection process concluded in late 2025. The PSOE questioned why no measures were taken to address potential conflicts of interest regarding the official’s relatives.

In response to a legal report identifying a “potential nullity” in the selection procedure—noting that the chief executive should have formally recused himself—the Partido Popular (PP) implemented an internal reorganization. As part of this restructuring, María Jesús Tovar, vice president of the Cabildo, assumed direct leadership of the CACT. This administrative shift coincided with the temporary medical leave of Ángel Vázquez.

Recent reports confirm that the PP has maintained this restructuring to ensure transparency and legal compliance following the legal findings that the selection process involving Vázquez’s son could be voidable.

## Claims

- The Arrecife City Council must return 409,281.24 euros to the Cabildo de Lanzarote. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The funds were intended to promote the production and consumption of local products. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The initial execution period for the project was from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Cabildo de Lanzarote extended the deadline for the project to June 30, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Arrecife City Council failed to present any project to utilize the funds despite the extension. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Socialist councilwoman Cristina Duque criticized Mayor Yonathan de León for prioritizing municipal spending on festivities over economic development projects. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Spain: Regional political shifts in housing and local governance

Spanish political news features PSOE land offers for public housing in Murcia, PP restructuring of tourism centers in Lanzarote following legal concerns, and debates over commercial aid in Ourense.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arrecife-city-council-to-return-409281-euros-in-local-commerce-subsidies

### 2026-10-01: Lanzarote PSOE demands removal of CACT CEO over nepotism allegations

The PSOE is demanding the dismissal of CACT CEO Ángel Vázquez in Lanzarote after his son was awarded a permanent position through a public selection process.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lanzarote-psoe-demands-removal-of-cact-ceo-over-nepotism-allegations

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