Cristina Calero, a 35-year-old member of the Coalición Canaria party in the regional parliament, died on Tuesday, her party has announced.
«We are heartbroken. She has left us far too soon, but she has left behind an indelible legacy of enthusiasm, tireless dedication and love for her homeland. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. Today we have lost a wonderful colleague and friend. May she rest in peace,» the party posted on its parliamentary group page.
The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, has expressed his sorrow on social media: «I cannot find the words to make sense of this loss.»
Cristina Calero: Clavijo pays tribute to her political commitment
«Cris was, above all, someone who radiated light, joy and enthusiasm for her people, for Lanzarote and for the Canary Islands,» recalled the president, for whom «in political and parliamentary life, she embodied the very best of committed young people».
The President sends his warmest regards and all his affection «to her loved ones and to all of us who already miss her».
The Lanzarote MP had been a member of the regional parliament since 2023
Cristina Calero García had been a member of the Canary Islands Parliament for the Lanzarote constituency and a member of the Canarian Nationalist Group since July 2023.
He previously served as Councillor for Activities and Asset Management at Arrecife City Council.
Cristina Calero's career combined education and sustainability
She held a degree in Biology, as well as master’s degrees in Secondary School Teaching and Regional Development, and had undertaken training in political leadership and governance, and in the management and promotion of innovation.
Her professional experience centred on teaching as a secondary school and vocational training teacher, as well as on the development of projects in the fields of education, employment and sustainability.
She also coordinated environmental and educational initiatives and carried out external relations work at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Foundation.
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