An unusual wave of immigration: about 1,500 people arrived in the Canary Islands in one day.
On Saturday, almost 1,500 people arrived in the Spanish islands in just one day.
Most of the arrivals were from Senegal, Gambia and Guinea.
The most complex situation arose on the island of El Yaro. The local authorities are not coping with the load and are asking for assistance from the Spanish authorities.
The Atlantic route from West Africa to the Canary Islands is considered one of the deadliest migration routes in the world. Every year, thousands of immigrants try to cross it in overloaded boats, aiming to reach the territory of Spain, despite the rough seas, strong currents and great distances.