Alarm in the Canary Islands due to the arrival of more than 4,000 migrants in the first six days of November

In the first six days of November, over 4,200 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands, raising alarms among assistance services. This influx approaches the record levels seen in 2023 and 2024. October had already marked a significant increase, with 6,164 rescues, the highest for that month since 2023. The majority of arrivals are from Senegal, particularly affecting El Hierro, which received nearly 3,900 migrants, including over 300 minors. President Fernando Clavijo described the situation as unsustainable and called for urgent government action. The government has begun transporting migrants to alleviate pressure on local resources, while police unions report that rescue crews are exhausted due to the high volume of arrivals.