Spanish Government Authorizes Humanitarian Facilities at Ceuta Port

• The Spanish government has authorized the temporary use of 16,000 square meters of public land at the Port of Ceuta to house humanitarian aid facilities for migrants.
• Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility Óscar Puente issued the order, citing national security and general interest as the legal basis for overriding local opposition.

Facility Details

• The occupation will utilize temporary tents and structures valid through December 31, 2026.
• Facilities will include rest areas, infirmaries, social intervention spaces, health services, staff offices, and security booths.
• While port authorities identified potential risks to sensitive infrastructure, the ministry concluded that humanitarian necessity justifies the setup, provided security measures are maintained.

Recent Developments

• The order follows a vote by the Ceuta Port Authority, which had previously rejected the installation of the facilities.
• Approximately 300 migrant minors who arrived in July were relocated on Saturday from the Reina Sofía sports center to a warehouse facility in El Tarajal.
• The transfer was overseen by a large police deployment, and the minors will remain in the new location pending the determination of their legal status.