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Spain's Migrant Surge Sparks Protests Amid Economic Growth

11/10/2025

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Spain has welcomed over two million migrants in the past four years.
This influx has been driven by a government policy aimed at filling blue-collar jobs.
The economy has grown near 3% in this period.
Public concern over overwhelmed services and housing costs has sparked anti-migrant protests and riots.
The Vox Party is gaining traction and advocates for forced repatriations, while the People’s Party adopts a tougher immigration stance.

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Story summary

Spain has welcomed over two million migrants in the past four years.
This influx has been driven by a government policy aimed at filling blue-collar jobs.
The economy has grown near 3% in this period.
Public concern over overwhelmed services and housing costs has sparked anti-migrant protests and riots.
The Vox Party is gaining traction and advocates for forced repatriations, while the People’s Party adopts a tougher immigration stance.