Spanish prosecutors are seeking a five-year prison sentence and a ten-year ban from public office for Inés Miranda Navarro. The case against the Gran Canaria official centers on alleged irregularities concerning the 'Jornadas del Paisaje' events. Investigators claim these financial and administrative discrepancies occurred during the organization of these events between 2016 and 2019. Prosecutors filed the request as part of a formal corruption probe into the management of the 'Jornadas del Paisaje' initiatives. The judicial proceedings remain ongoing following the submission of these sentencing demands to the court.
Allegations of Contract Manipulation
Investigators allege that public contracts related to the events were pre-arranged. They further contend that services were split into smaller agreements to circumvent mandatory competitive bidding rules.
Prosecutors also allege a financial loss of at least €11,000 in sponsorship revenue. According to the filing, this sum was not deducted from the public payments issued for the events. The case remains under judicial review as officials examine the documentation surrounding these procurement practices.
Financial Transfers and Beneficiaries
The Instituto Canario de Telecomunicaciones allegedly received €67,217.40 from the Cabildo between 2016 and 2018. Prosecutors contend that €44,503.75 of those funds was subsequently transferred to IMACO 89. Financial records from 2019 indicate that Yedra Comunicación received €14,950 for event-related activities. Of that amount, investigators allege that €14,924.24 was redirected to IMACO 89.
José Juan Sánchez Arencibia, the former head of financial management at the Cabildo, faces legal repercussions as part of the investigation. Prosecutors have requested a two-year prison sentence for him. They have also sought a €10,950 fine and a seven-year ban from public office. José Juan Sánchez Arencibia is the husband of María Ángeles Horna Andrade, who serves as the manager of IMACO 89. The court continues to review these financial transfers as part of the ongoing corruption proceedings.
Background of the Accused
Inés Miranda Navarro has maintained a long-standing involvement in advocacy regarding the Sahrawi cause. Her professional and personal activities include frequent contact with various representatives from Algeria and the Polisario Front. These international engagements have often placed her in proximity to figures involved in the political situation concerning Western Sahara. While the current corruption case focuses on administrative and financial discrepancies during her tenure as a Gran Canaria official, her history of external advocacy remains a documented aspect of her public profile. Judicial authorities continue to evaluate the evidence presented in the ongoing probe into the 'Jornadas del Paisaje' initiatives while noting the background of the individuals named in the filing. The court has not yet issued a verdict on the allegations regarding her management of public funds or the associated procurement practices.
