The Government proposes transferring migrant minors from Ceuta to the mainland
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The Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, has announced that the central government is prepared to transfer unaccompanied migrant minors currently in Ceuta to other autonomous communities on the mainland. This measure seeks to alleviate the care pressure faced by the autonomous city's social services due to the high number of arrivals recorded in recent months.
The national executive's proposal is contingent upon the will of the President of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas. As Torres explained, the central government will respect the local authorities' decision regarding whether they prefer to keep the minors in the city's facilities or, conversely, request their transfer to other parts of Spanish territory to ensure better care and reception.
The reception system for unaccompanied foreign minors is a constant subject of debate in Spanish politics. Currently, the autonomous communities are working on a solidarity mechanism to distribute these young people equitably. The main objective of this plan is to ensure that all minors receive adequate education, healthcare, and protection, regardless of the region where they initially arrived.
Managing this issue requires close coordination between the Ministry and the Government of Ceuta. Local authorities must now assess the capacity of their reception centers and the specific needs of the minors before providing a definitive response to the Ministry. Technical meetings are expected to be held in the coming days to finalize the details of this potential transfer.
This move reflects the complexity of migration management at Spain's southern borders. While the future of these minors is being defined, the central government has reiterated its commitment to working alongside regional administrations to offer sustainable and humanitarian solutions that ensure the well-being of young migrants.
Sources: Demócrata
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