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Spanish Police Dismantle Network Trafficking Minors from Canary Shelters to France
Operation ‘Tritón’ has led to 11 arrests for trafficking minors from Canary Islands shelters to France, exposing vulnerabilities in Spain’s child-protection system and raising the prospect of stricter controls on minor travel. Authorities are still searching for 14 missing children.
Black-Market Padrón: Madrid Rings Alarm Over Illegal Registration Scheme Charging Migrants €300
El País reports a booming black market in Madrid where intermediaries charge migrants up to €300 for the otherwise free padrón certificate, vital for accessing healthcare and future regularisation. The scam exploits appointment shortages and overcrowded housing, prompting a police probe and warnings to employers to verify address documents.
Balearic Islands Record 18 Boat Landings and 330 Migrants in 48 Hours
Eighteen boats with 330 migrants have landed in the Balearic Islands in just two days, straining local reception capacity and prompting calls for extra state support. The incident highlights shifting smuggling patterns despite an overall yearly drop in Spanish sea arrivals.
Countdown Begins to the End of Spain’s Golden Visa as Lawmakers Fast-Track Repeal
A parliamentary amendment filed on 13 November would abolish Spain’s Golden-Visa programme by April 2026. New investor applications are effectively frozen, and businesses must seek alternative residence routes for high-net-worth employees.