Spain's Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration is constructing four new reception facilities in the autonomous city of Ceuta, adding 1,500 places to accommodate migrants. The project aims to alleviate pressure on existing centers amid ongoing migration flows.
According to official statements, the new facilities will be distributed across the city and are expected to be operational by early 2027. The ministry has allocated a budget of β¬12 million for the construction, which includes accommodation, sanitation, and common areas.
Local authorities have welcomed the initiative, noting that Ceuta has faced significant challenges in managing arrivals. The new centers will provide temporary housing and basic services while migrants' asylum claims are processed.
The move is part of a broader Spanish strategy to strengthen reception capacity in its North African enclaves, which have seen periodic spikes in crossings. The ministry emphasized that the facilities will comply with human rights standards and include spaces for vulnerable groups such as unaccompanied minors.
