The decision responds to the profound impact of his loss and the recognition of a career dedicated to defending the rights of people with disabilities and improving accessibility. Molina became a benchmark in the fight for the labor integration of people with functional diversity in Elda and the Vinalopó Mitjà region.

The mayor of Elda, Rubén Alfaro, expressed his consternation, calling Molina one of the most influential and beloved figures in the city's recent history. He highlighted that the city loses an exemplary citizen and a 'giant of social justice'.

On April 16, the municipal plenary named Andrés Molina an honorary citizen of the city, a unanimous recognition that underscores the social and political consensus around his figure. Alfaro pointed out that Molina compelled administrations to be better and to look with eyes of equality, extending the idea that a modern city must be accessible to all people.

Andrés Molina, born in Elda in 1958, contracted polio a few months after birth. This circumstance led him to become involved in defending the rights of people with disabilities and in eliminating barriers. He founded AMFI, an entity that has promoted projects for employment access and the improvement of autonomy for people with disabilities.

According to City Council data, AMFI has created employment for 40 people with disabilities and launched an Early Childhood Intervention Center for children aged 0 to 6, offering specialized support and facilitating family reconciliation.

His legacy is reflected in the progressive improvement of urban accessibility, social awareness, and the growing presence of people with disabilities in Elda's public life. The City Council notes that the day of official mourning will serve to express the citizens' recognition of his contribution.