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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 5:38 PM EDT

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.

Miguel Macias

Miguel Macias is a Senior Producer at All Things Considered, where he is proud to work with a top-notch team to shape the content of the daily show.

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