Hundreds of people in the Canary Islands protest against the wave of migration.

On July 6th, hundreds of protesters marched in the Canary Islands to protest the influx of migrants to the Spanish archipelago.

The Canary Islands have become a major destination for migrants from Africa attempting to reach Spain. (Source: EP)

Protesters carrying signs such as "Protect our neighborhood" and "Stop illegal immigration" took to the streets of cities like Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Local media reported that the number of participants reached several hundred.

Located off the northwest coast of Africa, the Canary Islands have become an increasingly popular destination for migrants crossing the perilous Atlantic in hopes of finding a better life in Europe.

Since the beginning of the year, more than 19,000 migrants have arrived in the Canary Islands.

Spain, along with Italy and Greece, has become a top destination for migrants seeking a better life in Europe. Despite being one of the most dangerous routes in the world , the transatlantic migration route to the Canary Islands has become increasingly popular in recent years, as other routes across the Mediterranean have seen tighter controls.

Statistics from the Spanish Interior Ministry show that as of June 30, more than 19,200 migrants had arrived in the Canary Islands by sea on 297 boats, up from over 7,200 on 150 boats during the same period last year. In 2023, nearly 40,000 migrants have arrived in the archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa, exceeding the 15,600 in 2022 and reaching a record high.

Last June, the Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras reported that in the first five months of 2024, more than 5,000 migrants died while trying to reach Spain by sea, meaning 33 people died every day. The majority of these deaths occurred because the migrants were unable to make the journey to the Canary Islands.

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