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He risked his life to reach the Canary Islands, but getting there was only the start

By Miguel Macias
Published October 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM CDT

After surviving a dangerous sea crossing, many migrants who reach Spain's Canary Islands find themselves stranded for months, unable to work and clinging to the hope that life will be better once they reach mainland Spain.

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