Valverde (El Hierro), 21 (Europa Press)
The President of the Canary Islands Government, Fernando Clavijo, stated this Friday that he “anticipates” a shift in some communities’ opposition to the mandatory distribution of migrant minors “by the time the decree is validated.” However, he admitted he is still “astonished” that certain parties wish to “influence Spain” in this context.
Speaking to journalists from La Restinga (El Hierro) during the presentation of the Pantanals project, he commended the “unity” among “neighbours” and “political entities in the Canary Islands,” as well as the institutions, for initiating “something unprecedented” regarding the decree aimed at amending the Law of Foreigners.
“There is a path forward; we must implement the decree. We will undoubtedly need to adjust procedures, but we already know that, for these children, there is light at the end of the tunnel to ensure their proper care and, of course, to guarantee that everything is compatible with the activities of the Canarian populace,” the Canarian President expressed with satisfaction.
Clavijo also confessed his continued “surprise” that some parties want to “steer Spain,” suggesting that it seems “the Canary Islands are not part of Spain and not part of Europe.”
“I hope they change their stance before the validation of the decree, but I also hope they will assist in the distribution of these children in line with the best interests of the child, and that we all feel we are part of Europe and Spain,” Clavijo remarked.
The Canarian President highlighted that the immigration scenario is “a structural phenomenon” that is “enduring over time,” and, in that regard, it “needs an evident structural response.” He stated that a solution “can only be provided by the State, as is the case with the port of La Restinga, and thus we will need to assist and collaborate with the State to achieve it.”
