Spain finalizes migrant amnesty

The Spanish government has finalized a mass amnesty measure that will grant legal status to up to 500,000 undocumented immigrants.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the move as an 'act of justice' and an economic necessity to address the country's aging population and labor shortages.

Many of the impacted immigrants from Latin America and Africa work in key sectors such as agriculture and tourism.

However, the plan has faced opposition from immigration officials who warn that the system could collapse under the pressure of new applications.

The move contrasts sharply with stricter immigration policies being adopted in other parts of Europe and the United States.