The Canary Islands are urging the Spanish government to provide more financial support to manage the influx of unaccompanied migrant minors.

The regional government, led by Fernando Clavijo, has deemed the proposed 50 million euros for 2024 as insufficient, demanding 160 million euros instead.

This call for aid comes amid stalled negotiations with the People's Party (PP) over redistributing these minors across Spain.

The Canary Islands have been handling the migrant crisis largely alone, with costs reaching 157 million euros.

Clavijo emphasizes the need for a national agreement, similar to Spain's response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis, to ensure adequate support and resources.

The regional government has given the central government a 30-day deadline to respond, threatening legal action if no satisfactory solution is reached.