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World > Americas & EMEA
Migrant arrivals in Spain nearly doubled in 2023
By Agence France-Presse
Jan 05, 2024 12:01 am

Madrid, Spain: The number of migrants arriving illegally in Spain soared by over 80 percent in 2023, with a record number landing in the Canary Islands, official figures showed Wednesday.

The influx has strained resources in the seven-island Atlantic archipelago and pushed migration to the top of the political agenda in Spain, which along with Italy and Greece is a key entry point for migrants seeking a better life in Europe.

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