Over Ten Thousand Migrants Perished on Routs to Spain in 2024
In 2024, a tragic record was set as 131 flimsy boats carrying migrants disappeared at sea while trying to reach Spain, resulting in the deadliest year on record with approximately 10,500 lives lost. Caminando Fronteras reported a 58% increase in migrant deaths on the Euro-African border, with many opting for dangerous boat journeys to Europe.