During the control session of the Canarian Parliament, the regional president indicated that the Central Government could have managed the process better, especially regarding coordination with autonomous communities and local councils. He emphasized the need to strengthen social services and avoid situations like the “queues of shame,” where people wait outdoors.
“"The Central Government needs to be self-critical because social services could have been strengthened and provisions made to avoid people queuing outdoors or in the sun."
Furthermore, the regional president highlighted that the regularization process is not exclusive to one political party, recalling that similar measures have been implemented in the past by other administrations. He believes this initiative demonstrates the “failure” of migration policy and border control, advocating for providing a “life opportunity” to vulnerable individuals.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Socialist Group criticized the president's “ambiguity,” as he defends regularization but aligns with his government partner's stance. The socialist spokesperson stressed that the process benefits over 45,000 people in the Canary Islands and has broad social support, including a Popular Legislative Initiative with over 700,000 signatures and the backing of more than 900 associations and the Church.
“"It is about granting rights and combating the underground economy."
The spokesperson for Vox, however, described the regularization as a “confirmation” of a supposed “Monclovite mafia” and reproached the Canarian president for joining the “progressive consensus” on issues such as immigration and the 2030 Agenda. He unsuccessfully attempted to get the president to take a position on a circular from Prison Institutions related to the regularization of migrants in pre-trial detention.
