International report details migrant origins to Spain
A report from the "T V 5 Monde" channel indicated that the percentage of Algerian migrants to Spain via the Western Mediterranean route reached approximately 40% during the first eight months of 2026, surpassing Moroccans by 30%. Nearly 15,900 irregular crossings have been recorded along this route since the beginning of the year up to August, representing a 34% increase compared to the previous year. The European agency "Frontex" attributed the rise of this phenomenon to trafficking networks shifting their focus toward the Algerian coasts, with a peak in arrivals to the Spanish coast and the Balearic Islands during July and August, where about 8,000 crossings were registered. This trend reflects the impact of stricter security measures in other regions. The journeys include young people, families, and individuals with university degrees, amid a youth unemployment rate nearing 30%, despite the country's oil wealth.
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