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Spain Faces Migrant Crisis: Balearic Islands Declare Emergency

10/9/2025

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Spain declared an emergency in Balearic Islands over a migrant surge, with arrivals up 170% in 2025.
Nearly 6,000 migrants arrived in nine months, an 84% year-on-year rise.
Most boats depart from Algeria as the route gains traction; authorities say they feel abandoned and seek resources, while migrant profiles shift to sub-Saharan Africa, fueling accusations against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

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Spain declared an emergency in Balearic Islands over a migrant surge, with arrivals up 170% in 2025.
Nearly 6,000 migrants arrived in nine months, an 84% year-on-year rise.
Most boats depart from Algeria as the route gains traction; authorities say they feel abandoned and seek resources, while migrant profiles shift to sub-Saharan Africa, fueling accusations against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.