# Santa Cruz de La Palma councilman controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santa-cruz-de-la-palma-councilman-controversy
> Updated: 2026-09-20T21:05:54.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In Santa Cruz de La Palma, PSOE councilman Manuel Ángel Garrido sparked controversy during a municipal plenary session by making personal comments regarding councilwoman Saray González (PP) and her recent motherhood. Garrido suggested an “erótica del poder” (erotics of power), implying that the decision to have a child might be linked to political status, and argued that parents with newborns focus on their children rather than the City Council.

Following the backlash to these remarks, Garrido resigned from his position on the Santa Cruz de La Palma City Council. The local PSOE group announced the resignation, stating they “fully” shared his decision.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Manuel Ángel Garrido Abolafia resigns from Santa Cruz de La Palma council

PSOE councilor Manuel Ángel Garrido Abolafia has resigned from the Santa Cruz de La Palma City Council following controversial comments regarding maternity and paternity leave for public officials.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manuel-ngel-garrido-abolafia-resigns-from-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-council

### 2026-09-18: Santa Cruz de La Palma councilman sparks controversy over comments on motherhood

A PSOE councilman in Santa Cruz de La Palma drew criticism after making personal comments about a PP councilwoman's motherhood, suggesting her focus on her newborn might conflict with her public duties.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-cruz-de-la-palma-councilman-sparks-controversy-over-comments-on-motherhood

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