The former president of the Balearic Islands Francesc Antich dies at the age of 66 | Spain

He died this Thursday at the age of 66, in Mallorca, as a result of cancer, as reported by Agencia Efe. Born in Caracas (Venezuela), the socialist was at the head of the island Government in two stages: between 1999 and 2003 and, subsequently, from 2007 to 2011. Between both periods, he served as a deputy in Congress and, from June 2011 to 2016, after losing the regional elections, he held a seat as a regional senator, as well as in another period between May and September 2019. His last public position was that of president of the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands, which he was forced to leave due to the illness he suffered and against which he fought in recent years.

has expressed his grief over the passing of Antich. “One of the greats has left. For me, my teacher, my friend and my lighthouse,” he wrote on the social network X. “There are times when words cannot express feelings or pain. Xisco Antich is a reference for life, everything is a lesson in life and love for our country. My tribute will be to always be loyal to what he taught me and to continue fighting for the socialist ideals that we have always shared. I love you infinitely, Xisco”, Armengol has published in Mallorcan.

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, also wanted to show his condolences to Antich’s family, whom he said was a “great companion and reference.” “His work opened paths of progress and dialogue in the Balearic Islands and all of Spain. He taught us to govern without fear of the future. His departure leaves a great void. A big hug to his family and loved ones,” Sánchez wrote in a message on the social network Subsequently, President Marga Prohens will appear, highlighting her “kind and always close treatment” before expressing her condolences “in moments of deep sadness.”