The Spanish government and Canary Islands have agreed on new criteria to relocate 4,400 unaccompanied migrant minors from overcrowded centers in the Canary Islands and Ceuta.

While some hail the agreement as a humanitarian step, others criticize it as politically motivated.

Regions governed by the Popular Party (PP) oppose the plan, accusing the government of favoring Catalonia and the Basque Country, which already have surplus capacity.

The government defends the criteria, emphasizing fairness and the need to consider existing efforts by regions.

However, tensions remain high, with some regions refusing to accept more minors due to overstretched resources.

The debate highlights the challenges of balancing regional capacities and political alliances in addressing migration.