Record number of migrants arrive in Spain’s Canary Islands
Summary
Spain declared a migration emergency in the Canary Islands after more than 9,000 people arrived there since November began. Maritime rescuers said they rescued 1,488 people from 14 boats on Saturday, setting a November record for rescues in the islands.Key Facts
- Most of the people rescued on Saturday arrived on El Hierro.
- The previous November rescue record was 1,461 people, set in 2020.
- Many migrants heading to the Canary Islands depart from West Africa, including Senegal.
- One boat rescued on Saturday carried 240 people, including 12 women and 36 children.
- The International Organization for Migration recorded at least 450 deaths on the Atlantic route from West Africa in the first 10 months of 2026.
- Spain’s Territorial Policy Minister Angel Victor Torres was scheduled to visit El Hierro on Sunday to discuss the increase in arrivals.
- The EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum took effect on June 12, 2026.
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