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Spain Approves Migrant Amnesty

Spain Approves Migrant Amnesty

The program primarily targets migrants from Latin America and African nations who already work in key sectors like agriculture and tourism.

Spain's decision makes it a significant outlier in a Europe where anti-immigration sentiments are increasingly dominating political discourse.

While the Bangladeshi community in Barcelona celebrated the announcement, some immigration offices have threatened strike action over the expected surge in workload.

The move is also seen as a strategic effort to stabilize the domestic labor market amid regional economic pressures.

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Spain
Country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
Pedro Sánchez
Prime Minister of Spain since 2018
Barcelona
City in Catalonia, Spain