Cristina Calero, a member of the Canary Islands Parliament representing Lanzarote, has died at the age of 35 at the Doctor José Molina Orosa University Hospital in Arrecife. She was taken to the hospital after feeling unwell while exercising on Monday evening and sadly passed away on Tuesday.
Calero had been a member of the Canarias Nationalist Group since 2023 and previously served as the Councillor for Activities and Heritage Responsibility in Arrecife from November 2022 to June 2023. She held a degree in Biology and postgraduate qualifications in Secondary School Teaching and Regional Development, with a career focused on education, employment, and sustainability projects.
Lola García, President of the Fuerteventura Cabildo, expressed her condolences, describing Calero as “a brave woman committed to her land, who was eager to continue working for the Canary Islands.”
The Canary Islands Parliament shared its “deepest sorrow” at Calero’s passing, offering condolences to her family and colleagues. Parliament President Astrid Pérez referred to the day as one of profound sadness and noted that Calero’s untimely death deeply affected the chamber.
Fernando Clavijo, President of the Canary Islands Government, took to social media to pay tribute, stating: “Cris was a person who radiated light, joy, and enthusiasm for her people, Lanzarote, and the Canary Islands. She embodied the best version of committed youth in politics. To her family and loved ones, we send our heartfelt embrace and affection during this sorrowful time.”
