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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Spain Grapples with Migrant Minor Crisis

Published: 2024-07-10

Spain's autonomous communities have agreed to voluntarily accept 347 unaccompanied migrant minors from the Canary Islands and Ceuta, falling short of addressing the overwhelming situation.

The Canary Islands, currently housing nearly 6,000 minors, urgently needs to relocate at least 3,000 to the mainland.

The government's proposal to modify the Foreigners Law, which would make relocation mandatory during migration crises, faces resistance from opposition-led regions.

Critics argue the current system has failed, with previous agreements unfulfilled and the migration situation drastically changed.

The crisis has sparked political tensions, with accusations of inaction and inadequate funding flying between the central government and regional authorities.