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Sánchez Backs 500,000 Migrants Amid Political Pressure

2/5/2026

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Pedro Sánchez, Spain's prime minister, defended plans to regularize 500,000 undocumented migrants and asylum seekers.
The plan has backing from more than 700,000 citizens and various organizations.
Political analyst Pablo Simón said Sánchez's shift toward leftist policies reflects internal pressures.
In the United States, immigrant organizations face disruptions from deportation efforts under U.S. President Donald Trump, complicating their support for asylum seekers.

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Pedro Sánchez, Spain's prime minister, defended plans to regularize 500,000 undocumented migrants and asylum seekers.
The plan has backing from more than 700,000 citizens and various organizations.
Political analyst Pablo Simón said Sánchez's shift toward leftist policies reflects internal pressures.
In the United States, immigrant organizations face disruptions from deportation efforts under U.S. President Donald Trump, complicating their support for asylum seekers.