Migrant Arrivals Surge in Spain’s Canary Islands
Spānijā pagājušajā gadā ieradās 63 970 nelegālie imigranti, no kuriem lielākā daļa Atlantijas okeāna arhipelāgā, salīdzinot ar 56 852 imigrantiem 2023.gadā, paziņoja Iekšlietu ministrija.
Spānija ir izvirzījusies Eiropas Savienības (ES) migrācijas krīzes priekšplānā, jo stingrāka kontrole Vidusjūrā mudina arvien vairāk migrantu mēģināt veikt bīstamo ceļu no Rietumāfrikas uz Kanāriju salām.
ES robežapsardzes aģentūra “Frontex” paziņoja, ka no 2024. gada janvāra līdz 2024. gada novembrim nelegālo ieceļošanas gadījumu skaits blokā kopumā ir samazinājies par 40%, bet Atlantijas okeāna maršrutā tas ir pieaudzis par 19%.
Spain Sees Surge in Migrant Arrivals: A Conversation
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Daniel: Did you hear about the latest news on immigration to Spain?
Laura: No, what happened?
Daniel: Apparently, there’s been a significant rise in the number of undocumented migrants arriving in Spain.Over 63,000 unregistered migrants entered the country last year, mostly through the Canary Islands.
Laura: Wow, that’s a huge increase. What’s contributing to this surge?
Daniel: [3] According to experts, tighter controls along the Mediterranean Sea are pushing migrants to seek choice routes, making the Atlantic route to the Canary Islands more appealing, even though it’s more hazardous.
Laura: That makes sense.The journey across the atlantic must be incredibly risky.
daniel: absolutely. But it shows the desperation many these migrants face, fleeing poverty and conflict.
Laura: it’s a really complex situation. What is Spain doing about it?
Daniel: Well, the government is struggling to cope with the influx. they have increased patrols and are working with international organizations to address the root causes of migration.
Laura: Do you think this trend will continue?
Daniel: It’s hard to say for sure. [2]Spain has become a key destination for migrants in recent years. As long as crises persist in Africa and the Middle East, I imagine we’ll continue to see people attempting dangerous journeys to Europe, including through Spain.
Spain Sees Rise in Illegal Immigration via Atlantic Route
In a recent interview discussing the ongoing migrant crisis, experts highlighted the alarming rise in illegal immigration to Spain via the Atlantic Ocean. This comes as a new report from Spain’s Interior ministry reveals that 63,970 undocumented migrants arrived in the country throughout 2024, a important increase from the 56,852 recorded in 2023.[1]
The surge in Atlantic migration is directly linked to increased security measures implemented in the Mediterranean Sea. These stricter controls have pushed migrants towards the more perilous journey across the Atlantic to the Canary Islands.[2] This trend has placed Spain at the forefront of the European Union’s migration crisis, as evidenced by data from the EU border agency Frontex. While overall illegal crossings into the EU have decreased by 40% from January to November 2024, the Atlantic route has witnessed a 19% increase.[1]
The interview delved deeper into the humanitarian challenges posed by this shift in migration patterns. experts emphasized the need for multinational cooperation to address the root causes of migration and improve search and rescue operations to minimize the risks faced by migrants embarking on these dangerous journeys.