Asylum and Migration
Spain cuts estimate of minors in Ceuta after duplicates found in database
On 2026-08-26, Spanish authorities announced a reduction in the estimated number of minors in Ceuta after police discovered duplicate records in the database, which had significantly inflated previous figures. Madrid is now preparing to redistribute some of these minors across Spain. The move follows a review of official records, aiming to provide more accurate data and improve resource allocation. No specific numbers were provided, and the government has not disclosed how many minors will be relocated or the timeline for redistribution.
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