Legislative elections in Spain: immigration, a controversial issue in the electoral campaign

The immigration issue resurfaces in Spain's electoral campaign due to a new migrant crisis in the Canary Islands, prompting an emergency declaration. On November 6, 6,000 irregular migrants arrived by sea, particularly on El Hierro, reversing a trend of decreasing arrivals. Santiago Abascal, leader of the far-right Vox party, capitalized on this situation during a popular talk show, attributing various Spanish problems to immigration, including the housing crisis. He claimed that Spain is in danger due to the influx of millions of immigrants over recent years, despite official statistics showing a more moderate increase in foreign residents.