At least seven migrants have died trying to reach the shores of the Spanish island of Lanzarote, in the autonomous community of the Canary Islands, the EFE agency reported. According to the media, 132 people were rescued. The boat with the immigrants was located 150 kilometers northeast of the city of Arecipa. Previously, Madrid reported that between January 1 and October 15, 2026, more than 27,200 migrants managed to enter the Iberian country, 5.9% less than in the same period in 2025.

At least seven migrants have died trying to reach the shores of the Spanish island of Lanzarote, in the autonomous community of the Canary Islands, the EFE agency reported. According to the media, 132 people were rescued. The boat with the immigrants was located 150 kilometers northeast of the city of Arecipa. Previously, Madrid reported that between January 1 and October 15, 2026, more than 27,200 migrants managed to enter the Iberian country, 5.9% less than in the same period in 2025.