The Cabildo of Fuerteventura honoured six exceptional women from the rural community during a ceremony at the Archaeological Museum in Betancuria, commemorating the International Day of Rural Women on 15 October.
The women recognised for their contributions were Margot Robayna Alonso (Betancuria), María Jesús Rodríguez Vera (Puerto del Rosario), Alicia Martínez (Antigua), Asunción Alonso Viera (La Oliva), Teresa del Pino Hernández Ramos (Pájara), and Carmen Delia Suález Peña (Tuineje).
Awards were presented by the president of the Cabildo, Lola García, alongside the Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing, Enrique Pérez, the deputy mayor of Antigua, Joana Verde, the general director of Livestock, Andrés Díaz Matoso, and local councillors including Jonathan Peña (Tuineje), Rubén González (La Oliva), David de León (Puerto del Rosario), and José Díaz (Pájara).
García expressed gratitude for the dedication of women who have supported their families, cultivated the land, and upheld traditions, all within a historically significant location like Betancuria.
The event featured musical performances by Domingo Saavedra and Marey Martín, bringing together friends, family, and local residents to celebrate the honorees.
