The political and legal battle over the reception of unaccompanied migrant minors in the Canary Islands has intensified.

The Canary Islands government has challenged a court's suspension of its new protocol for receiving these minors, arguing that it aligns with existing national protocols and is necessary for their protection.

However, the protocol has faced criticism for potentially delaying and discriminating against minors.

The Spanish judiciary has temporarily halted the protocol, citing concerns over the welfare of the minors and the need for immediate reception without bureaucratic delays.

This legal tussle coincides with a stalled political negotiation between the Spanish government, the People's Party, and the Canary Coalition to reform immigration laws.

The delay is partly due to the lack of a comprehensive report on the capacity of autonomous communities to accommodate these minors.

The situation has sparked a political crisis, with the Canary Islands overwhelmed by the arrival of over 5,500 minors, highlighting the urgent need for a coordinated national response.