Members of the Canarias Se Agota group are demanding regional politicians take action against what they have called Tenerife's 'tourist monoculture'.
Videos posted on social media show hundreds of protestors linking arms to form a human chain on Tenerife On Thursday, members of the Canarias Se Agota group staged a demonstration at La Laguna Cathedral, with hundreds of people linking arms to form a human chain.
The protest coincided with the start of what the group has called an "indefinite" hunger strike by an unknown number of its members. Canarias Se Agota says it is taking action due to Tenerife's "tourist monoculture" which "squeezes natural resources, destroys the territory and deteriorates the quality of life of the local population".Footage posted on social media by Canarias Se Agota showed a long, winding queue of protestors outside La Laguna Cathedral, with many holding placards.
Politicians in the region are being asked to step in and control what has been dubbed the effects of mass tourism on the island, including a lack of affordable housing and environmental pollution.Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know…
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