This Thursday, the regional deputy Alberto Izquierdoleader of the Aragonese Party (PAR), carried the cry of warning from the province of Teruel to the Cortes of Aragon.
A left-wing man from Gúdar and mayor of this city since 2003, he is fully aware of the challenge that this province will face in the months to come following the devastating effects of the last DANA. A situation that could be similar to that experienced by hoteliers and the hotel sector of Teruel in covid time when communications were paralyzed.
Above all, facing the coming months of snow, in which the ski resorts of Javalambre and Valdelinares They receive a good portion of tourism from the Valencian Community due to their proximity. Every year, some 150,000 people and they visit them twice as much in total, some 300,000 peoplebetween family and companions. Among them, the majority are Valencian.
Furthermore, it must be taken into account that the region, for example, Gudar Javalambrebordering Castellón, is a regular destination for dozens of Valencians, which conditions the local economy, where many have their second home.
Teruel and DANA in Valencia
“Teruel will be strongly affected by DANA because it depends on Valencian tourism”, he warned the rest of the parties in the Chamber, in an intervention to which the Minister of the Interior has always consented, Roberto Bermudez de Castro.
Bermúdez de Castro was one of the key people in the success of the Government of Aragon’s response to the DANA emergency operation. A performance that was celebrated by all regional deputies when Izquierdo himself recognized him for his work, sparking applause from the parliamentary groups while Bermúdez de Castro was visibly moved. “You even informed us at 11 p.m. at night,” Izquierdo said.
The PAR deputy tried to sensitize the rest of the parties in turn to speak after the speech of the President of Aragon, Jorge Azcón, who was also congratulated by other opposition groups, such as the PSOE, in recognizing that the ““The realization of this DANA in Aragon has been effective and timely.”
Help for entrepreneurs
According to Izquierdo, “Teruel will suffer an impact in the coming months because of this DANA. “The economy is going to suffer in a very powerful way.” “Even if it snows, on the ski slopes, it will significantly reduce tourismbecause our fellow Valencians will suffer from an economic situation that will prevent them from enjoying life and tourism as before.
🗣️Aragon, in particular Teruel, will suffer an economic impact from DANA in the tourism sector due to the decrease in visits from our Valencian neighbors.
💪🏼We must support the Aragonese businessmen and professionals concerned.#AlbertoxAragon pic.twitter.com/xbxOWzVUg9
– Alberto Izquierdo (@AlbertoXAragon) November 14, 2024
Faced with this situation, the PAR proposed to “discuss with tourism entrepreneurs”. Finally, the province of Teruel lives with Valencian brothers and we are very permeable. “We must provide aid and incentives to businesses in Teruel. The Government of Aragon must have a plan to soften this blow,” he stressed.
“Pain and Sorrow”
Likewise, it should be noted that the plenary session of the Cortes of Aragon began this Wednesday with the reading of the institutional statement approved by the Council and the Council of Spokespersons, by the President of Aragon, Marta Fernández, in which Parliament shared “the pain and sorrow” of the relatives of the fatal victims of the recent DANA, as well as “concern” for those still missing, “hoping that they will be found as quickly as possible”. “
“The Cortes of Aragon recognize in acts of solidarity “The Aragonese people have expressed the solidarity character of our people and they support and encourage all actions that arise from this noble feeling,” he expressed.
Finally, Parliament mentioned “for the young as a reference and exemplary group in terms of solidarity with all those affected by the dana”, stressing that “support networks have emerged which volunteer to help the most vulnerable people and groups in this tragedy, which deserves recognition ” unanimous for their commitment, dedication and collaboration.
