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Spain Rescues 127 Migrants From Seven Small Boats Off the Balearic Islands

Official data show a nationwide decline in 2025 alongside a busier Balearic route.

Overview

  • Authorities reported 71 people of Maghrebi origin and 56 of Sub-Saharan origin among those brought ashore.
  • The Guardia Civil intercepted two of the vessels, finding 17 Maghrebi migrants on one and 16 Sub-Saharan migrants on the other.
  • Rescues took place in the early hours and morning in the southern Balearics, including an operation off Formentera.
  • So far this year, 30 boats carrying 538 migrants have been located in the Balearics, according to an EFE tally of official data.
  • Interior Ministry figures show 36,775 irregular arrivals to Spain in 2025, down 42.6% year over year, with January 2026 registering 2,267 arrivals for a further monthly decline.