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Spanish Minister Says Ceuta Unaccompanied Minors Stay in Mainland

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC · How we work

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Minister Sira Rego announced most unaccompanied minors from Ceuta will remain in mainland Spain.
In July, over 80,000 migrants entered Ceuta, leaving 5,000-10,000 people, about half unaccompanied minors.
Rego said Spanish law guarantees fundamental protections for underage migrants regardless of origin or status.
VOX spokesman José Antonio Fúster demanded tearing up the Morocco repatriation treaty and immediate age verification.

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Minister Sira Rego announced most unaccompanied minors from Ceuta will remain in mainland Spain.
In July, over 80,000 migrants entered Ceuta, leaving 5,000-10,000 people, about half unaccompanied minors.
Rego said Spanish law guarantees fundamental protections for underage migrants regardless of origin or status.
VOX spokesman José Antonio Fúster demanded tearing up the Morocco repatriation treaty and immediate age verification.