Canary Islands Leader Blasts Spain Over Refugee Child Crisis

Canary Islands President Condemns State Inaction on Unaccompanied Minors Crisis A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in El Hierro, Canary Islands, following a recent tragedy involving unaccompanied minors. President Fernando Clavijo has strongly criticized the Spanish state's failure to address the situation, highlighting the plight of over 1000 vulnerable children, many of whom are political refugees. "The State has not paid attention," Clavijo stated in an interview with Herrera en COPE, expressing his deep frustration. He detailed his own legal battles against the state's inaction, stating, "I have three ongoing legal cases against the State, the last one having a hearing in the Supreme Court today." The President's comments underscore the urgent need for intervention and integration of these minors into the care system. The images from the incident are deeply distressing, and Clavijo's words bring a human element to the complex political and legal issues at play. The situation in El Hierro serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by island communities in managing the influx of refugees and the necessity for effective government response.