More than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
More than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
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More than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
Summary
Over 10,000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by sea, primarily via the perilous Atlantic route to the Canary Islands, according to Caminando Fronteras.
This marks a 58% increase in deaths from last year, with children and women comprising a significant portion of the victims.
Most boats departed from Mauritania, now the main launch point.
Spain has invested €210M to curb human smuggling in the region. Despite these efforts, over 57,700 migrants successfully reached Spain this year, a 12% rise from 2023.