Pedro Muñoz, the mayor of Cebreros, reproaches the Community of Madrid for basing its growth on the water from this area of Ávila without compensation, and denounces the 'slash' to transport.
The mayor of Cebreros, Pedro Muñoz, has attacked the Community of Madrid for having "built" its development "on the water from this area," referring to the water resources of the province of Ávila. During a visit to the renovation works of the El Quexigal palace, a 16th-century building that will become a luxury hotel after an investment of 18 million euros, Muñoz criticised the lack of reciprocity from the Madrid president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, towards the bordering municipalities.
The Cebreros mayor pointed out that all municipalities bordering the Community of Madrid are receiving citizens "expelled from the real estate market and from the Community of Madrid," which increases tension in the local housing market. In the case of Cebreros, the situation is particularly serious because it has two regular bus lines, which attracts many workers and students commuting to Madrid.
Muñoz described the Madrid president's decision to eliminate transport agreements that benefited the area as a "slash," which has caused "absolutely outrageous" increases in ticket prices. "There is no area more supportive of the Community of Madrid," he stated, "and we receive nothing for the water they take away."
The mayor highlighted that the Junta of Castilla y León and the Provincial Council of Ávila have had to compensate for this increase with a 25% subsidy, while Madrid has contributed nothing. "It pains me that it is my community that has to put in money when Mrs Ayuso has caused this once again," he declared.
Muñoz recalled that successive Madrid governments have had an "absolutely degrading treatment" towards this area, despite its development being based on the region's water. "It is the greatest example of historical injustice," he concluded.
To alleviate the housing pressure, the mayor cited the purchase by the public company Somacyl of a building from the "bad bank" at a "reasonable" price, which will be rehabilitated to bring 17 homes to the market. He has called for more collaboration from administrations for future projects.
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