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The plan for tourists who would otherwise be heavily visited was announced by the Spanish government on Friday. It also contains how the coast guard will be strengthened in the area, as well as diplomatic pressure.
The Canary Islands have taken over 12,000 migrants since September. During the year so far this year, the figure exceeds 18,000, ten times more than in 2019.
The announcement of the plan was made by the Minister of Migration, José Luis Escrivá, at a press conference with regional representatives of the Autonomous Community. The measures are estimated to cost € 84 million and are financed with EU money.
The camp, which will consist of tents, will be set up in a couple of weeks as a temporary solution while the government investigates other solutions. Then, you look especially at the premises that belong to the military, according to the Migration Minister.
About 5,000 migrants already live in hotels that lack tourists due to the corona pandemic. More than 1,000 people also live in the fishing village of Arguineguín.
Spain is also demanding that the return of migrants be resumed after talks with Morocco, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said. Return programs were suspended during the corona pandemic.
