Spain Faces Rising Migrant Arrivals to Canary Islands

Prime Minister Sanchez meets with regional leaders as migration surges and shelters overflow with unaccompanied minors.

Authorities anticipate up to 150,000 more migrants this year, many fleeing conflict in Mali.
The Canary Islands have already seen over 22,300 arrivals in 2024, a 126% increase from last year.
Sanchez plans to visit African nations to support efforts to curb illegal migration.
The regional government struggles to care for more than 5,500 unaccompanied minors in overcrowded shelters.
Calls for legal changes to redistribute minors across Spain have faced political resistance.