More than 3,000 migrants have died this year while attempting to reach Spain by sea, according to Spanish migrant rights group Caminando Fronteras. The organization reported that between January and December 15, 2025, a total of 3,090 people drowned, including 192 women and 437 children. Although the total number of deaths decreased compared to 2024, the number of shipwrecks rose to 303, with 70 boats disappearing without a trace.
Caminando Fronteras research coordinator Helena Maleno said that despite the lower death toll, the rise in shipwrecks remains alarming. Spain’s Interior Ministry stated that by December 15, 35,935 irregular migrants had arrived by sea and land, compared with 60,311 during the same period in 2024. Authorities attributed the decline in arrivals mainly to stricter border policing, particularly in Mauritania, a key departure point for migrants heading to Spain.
The report highlights the continuing risks faced by migrants seeking better lives in Europe and the impact of intensified border controls on migration routes.
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