Madrid police told to target illegal migrants

With approximately 5m legal and illegal foreigners in a total population of 46m, Spain has the highest proportion of immigrant residents among European Union states.

Now, in the context of recession, there are signs of growing concern in Spain over high unemployment and the strains placed on public services by large numbers of sin papeles (those without papers) from Africa and Latin America.

France24, 16.2.09: At least 19 migrants killed after boat capsizes http://www.france24.com/en/20090216-boat-capsizes-kills-over-dozen-north-african-migrants-canary-islands-spain

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