This year – until July 31 – over 20,000 came to Spain illegally. people by sea and land, which is a decrease of 30 percent. Compared to the same period in 2024, most people, over 18.5 thousand, arrived on a sea road on board over 650 primitive boats (Cayucos).
A decrease in illegal migration also on the Canary Islands
In the case of the Canary Islands, which last year came a record number of almost 48 thousand. immigrants, we are talking about a inheritance of over 46 percent. Until the end of July this year. Over 11.5 thousand reached the archipelago. people.
“This is the first serious respite for the Canary Islands since the reactivation of the (Canary) route in 2023.” – commented on the daily La Vanguardia. Gazeta noted that the reverse, growing trend is visible on the continent and Balearic.
West African boats are still flowing into the coast of the Spanish islands. On Friday evening there was another rescue operation off the coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands archipelago. Salvamento Maritimo, the service responsible for safety in Spanish waters, saved 63 men from Senegal, Morocco and Guinea Bissau.
The Canary Trail belongs to one of the most dangerous around the world. According to the Human Rights Organization report, Caminando Fronteras Throughout 2024, over 10,000 died during attempts to get to Spain. migrants.
In total, almost 64,000 entered into Spain in 2024. people, which is an increase of 12.5 percent compared to 2023. This number was only slightly lower than the record 2018, when almost 64.3 thousand came to Spain. immigrants.
