The mayor of Cartagena, Ana Belén Castejón, met this afternoon at the Town Hall the new government delegate, Francisco Bernabé, the councilors of Social Services, Carmen Martín, Security, Francisco Aznar, and Quality of Life, Francisco Calderón , as well as those responsible for social entities of the municipality working on issues related to immigration, to design a joint device to face the avalanche of people who have arrived on our shores during today.
At the meeting, which was attended by the Red Cross groups, the Hospitality of Santa Teresa, Accem, Murcia Acoge and Cepaim, who explained the places available to them at this time, were also present the heads of the Local Police and National.
"At the moment, we can say that we have the capacity to welcome people who have already arrived on our shores, but it is necessary to start the reception protocol.
We know that the government delegate is waiting for the central administration the necessary permission for the whole device to develop normally and is aware that these measures will be necessary throughout the weekend, "said Castejón.
The first mayor has given instructions so that the Department of Social Services, Citizen Security, Youth and Sports are prepared to respond to the needs of host that may occur this weekend.
The mayor thanked the institutional loyalty of the new Government delegate and wanted to send a message of tranquility to the citizens of Cartagena.
"All the administrations involved are working in a coordinated manner and with the sensitivity that a situation like this deserves.
I ask the Cartagena people to trust only the information from official organizations, "he said.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena