Canary Islands, Spain and Migrants

Spain's Canary Islands 'abandoned' in migrant crisis: leader
Spain's Canary Islands feel "abandoned" as irregular migrant arrivals smash records and the political class lacks "solidarity", the region's leader said in an interview published on Monday. "We feel abandoned and alone,
Over 550 Migrants Reach Canary Islands in 2 Days
Over the past two days, over 550 migrants have landed on Spain's Canary Islands via sea, with Spanish maritime rescue services confirming the grim discovery of at least one deceased person onboard. The Canary Islands,
Spain says over 550 migrants reached its Canary Islands in 2 days
Spain’s marine rescue service on Thursday said that more than 550 migrants have reached its Canary Islands in boats over the past two days
Canary Islands: A Perilous Crossing for Migrants
Spain's Canary Islands have seen a surge in migrant arrivals from West Africa. Many undertake the perilous journey in hopes of reaching Europe, often resulting in tragic loss of life. The route has seen increases in attempts despite overall declines in irregular crossings into the EU.
Irregular migration to Europe is down — except on Spain’s Canary Islands
In 2024, an average of nearly two migrant boats reached the Canary Islands each day. 692 boats in all carried more than 46,000 people that year, mostly from Mauritania, Senegal and Morocco. The majority arrive to the tiny,
Dozens of migrants are rescued off the Canary Islands
Spanish coast guards rescue 85 migrants off the Canary Islands:::: Arguineguin, SpainCoast guards assisted the sub-Saharan migrant's disembarking at the port of Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria.
Baby Born on Migrant Boat off Spain's Canary Islands 'Doing Well,' Doctor Says
MADRID (Reuters) - A baby girl, who was born on a packed migrant dinghy headed for Spain's Lanzarote island in the Canaries, was being treated in hospital along with her mother and both were in good condition, medical and regional government authorities said on Thursday.
Spain: A third canoe brings the number of migrants arriving in the Canary Islands on Wednesday to 173, one dead
Spain, Latin America, or the U.S. Hispanic market]
Fifty people die during crossing to Canary Islands, says Spanish charity
Total of 10,547 migrants died trying to reach Spain by boat last year, according to monitoring group Caminando Fronteras ...
BBC17d
Baby born on migrant boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands
A baby was born on a crowded migrant dinghy which travelled from Africa to the Canary Islands this week, Spanish coast guards say. They have published a picture of the baby boy who was rescued ...
Daily Express26d
Africa to Canary Islands now world’s deadliest migrant crossing route as almost 10k die
The migrant crossing between Africa and the Canary Islands is now world’s deadliest as almost 10,000 die. In 2024, a total of 9,757 people died attempting to reach the Canary Islands in ...
Fox News16d
Baby girl born on packed migrant boat heading for Spain's Canary Islands
A baby girl was born on a packed migrant dinghy headed for Spain's Lanzarote island in the Canary Islands. Medical and government authorities said the baby and her mother were in good condition.
U.S. News & World Report17d
Baby Boy Born on Migrant Boat off Spain's Canary Islands
Baby Boy Born on Migrant Boat off Spain's Canary Islands MADRID (Reuters) - A baby boy was born on a migrant dinghy en route to Spain's Canary Islands this week, Spain's rescue service ...