Andorra's Invasive Controls Stigmatise Migrant Children from Birth, Says Helena Anillo

Helena Anillo has criticised growing use of invasive control mechanisms in Andorra that she says stigmatise children from migrant families from birth—or even before.

In a column published by *Altaveu* on 17 January 2026, the author argues that policies justified under the guise of security or prevention are disproportionately targeting young people from immigrant backgrounds. She describes these measures as labelling children "before they are born," effectively marking families based on their origins right from the cradle.

Anillo's piece highlights a trend of increasingly early interventions in education, immigration and interior affairs, framing them as mechanisms that entrench discrimination rather than genuine safeguards. While she does not detail specific cases or policies, her commentary points to broader societal shifts affecting Andorra's youngest residents.

The article appears amid ongoing debates on immigration and integration in the principality, where expat communities form a significant portion of the population. No official response from authorities has been reported.

*Altaveu* tags the piece under interior affairs, immigration and education, situating it within local discussions on social policy.