Spanish PM Sánchez Tours West Africa to Address Migration Surge

Sánchez seeks cooperation with Mauritania, Gambia, and Senegal to manage irregular migration to the Canary Islands.

• Spain aims to establish legal, safe migration routes and enhance security cooperation.
• Over 22,000 migrants have reached the Canary Islands this year, more than double last year's figures.
• Spanish opposition criticizes Sánchez's approach, warning it may worsen the migration crisis.
• Sánchez emphasizes the necessity of migrant workers for Spain's economy and welfare system.
• Recent agreements include temporary work permits and funding for Mauritanian security forces.

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