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Age Test Halts Canary Islands’ First ‘Express’ Minor Transfer, Spotlighting System Failures

The aborted express transfer underscores deep procedural bottlenecks in Spain’s relocation system.

Overview

  • Forensic results found the youth slated for the first rapid relocation to Extremadura is over 19, canceling the planned move under the 15‑day contingency procedure.
  • Only 128 of 587 pledged transfers have been completed in recent weeks, with Canary officials accusing the State of defying Supreme Court measures to accelerate reallocation.
  • Reception facilities remain at or beyond capacity, with the regional government reporting more than 4,700 unaccompanied minors under guardianship and dozens aging out while waiting.
  • The 15‑day deadline is slipping in practice as multi‑step sign‑offs by the Delegation, prosecutors, and origin and destination regions prolong cases toward 20–25 days.
  • Central data show limited activation of the rapid track, with one transfer executed from Ceuta, around two dozen express derivations signed, and numerous objections from PP‑led regions including Extremadura seeking clarification.