The Canary Islands are facing a severe crisis in their migrant child care system.

With over 5,600 unaccompanied minors, the islands have reached more than double their maximum capacity of 2,000. Overcrowding, lack of activities, and allegations of mistreatment plague the system.

Many children spend months without schooling or proper documentation.

The Canary Islands government is seeking help, calling for mandatory distribution of minors across all Spanish regions.

However, political disagreements at the national level are hindering potential solutions, leaving thousands of children in limbo.