The Spanish Association of Civil Guards (AEGC) met this Monday with the insular director of the General Administration of the State in Ibiza and Formentera, Raquel Guasch, to address the main shortcomings affecting the work of agents in the Pitiusas. The meeting, held on November 17, 2025, was also attended by the general secretary of the Insular Directorate, Francisco Adell.
Ten years waiting for the Sant Josep barracks
One of the central issues was the status of the new barracks announced. The coordinator of the AEGC in the Balearic Islands, Iván Fidalgo, recalled that it has been ten years since the Sant Josep barracks was announced, a project that he considers “totally paralyzed”.
Regarding the future Santa Gertrudis barracks, Guasch explained that there are still no definite deadlines, although he assured that its construction is a priority for the Secretary of State for Security.
Uncertainty about new housing for agents in Formentera
The meeting also served to clarify recent information regarding the alleged purchase of a plot of land by the Consell de Formentera to give it to the Ministry of Interior and build housing for civil guards. Guasch affirmed that the General State Administration has no official record of this operation beyond what has been published in the media.
The AEGC will request a meeting with the president of the Consell de Formentera to know the real situation of the project.
Improvements in irregular immigration, but lack of equipment on Formentera
Regarding irregular immigration, both parties valued the installation of new modules in the ports of Ibiza and Formentera, which have been a substantial improvement over the previous infrastructure.
However, the AEGC insisted on the need for basic assistance kits in Formentera, especially in cases where migrants cannot be quickly transferred to Ibiza, something especially relevant in view of the arrival of the colder months.
Lack of personnel and poor housing and residential supplements
Fidalgo expressed the association’s concern about the lack of personnel and the scarce stability of the workforces, largely attributed to the difficulties in accessing affordable housing and the insufficient insularity allowance.
The island director reiterated her support for the updating of the residence allowance, in agreement with the Government Delegate, and assured that this demand has been made on several occasions to the central Executive.
Pending demands to improve service to the public
The AEGC stressed that improving working conditions, providing decent housing and advancing in new infrastructure is essential to ensure better public service to the citizens of Ibiza and Formentera.
