Critics of the current government's migration strategy argue that the focus on redistribution ignores the fundamental need for stricter border control and more robust security measures. From this perspective, the recurring crises in Ceuta are a direct result of inadequate deterrence and a failure to effectively coordinate with neighboring countries to prevent illegal crossings before they occur. Skeptics warn that simply moving migrants from one region to another does not address the root causes of the influx and may incentivize further irregular attempts by organized networks.
There is significant concern regarding the transparency of the government's decision-making process, particularly regarding intelligence and security alerts. The fact that the judiciary is investigating whether the National Intelligence Center failed to warn of mass entries has fueled doubts about the government's competence in managing national security. Critics argue that the public deserves to know if these crises could have been prevented through better surveillance and more proactive diplomatic engagement with Morocco.
Furthermore, regional leaders and opposition parties have expressed frustration with the top-down nature of the redistribution plans. They argue that the central government is attempting to offload the consequences of its own policy failures onto the autonomous communities without providing sufficient guarantees or long-term funding. This has led to resistance from various regions, which fear that their local infrastructure and public services will be overwhelmed by the sudden arrival of large numbers of minors, potentially impacting the quality of care for both the migrants and the local population.
Finally, this perspective emphasizes that the rule of law must be the primary consideration in all migration matters. Critics insist that the government should exhaust all other legal and diplomatic avenues before forcing a redistribution that many regions are ill-equipped to handle. The focus, they argue, should be on securing the borders and ensuring that the legal process for asylum is strictly enforced, rather than creating a system that may be perceived as a pull factor for further irregular migration.