Overview

• Total irregular arrivals reached 20,258 from January through July, marking a 30.2% drop driven by a 32.5% fall in sea crossings.
• Arrivals to the Canary Islands plunged 46.1% to 11,575 migrants aboard 191 boats following strengthened cooperation with Mauritania.
• Mediterranean route traffic to the peninsula and Balearic Islands climbed 14.8% to 7,064 migrants, signaling a shift from the Atlantic corridor.
• Land crossings into Ceuta and Melilla rose 15.1%, with Melilla experiencing a 302.7% increase to 149 irregular entries.
• Madrid’s reliance on bilateral agreements and Frontex support faces pushback as regional governments dispute unaccompanied minor transfers and demand stricter border enforcement.