A shocking incident in Madrid's Hortaleza neighborhood has ignited a political firestorm, as a 17-year-old of Moroccan origin is arrested for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old Spanish girl. The case has drawn fierce criticism from political leaders, who blame Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's immigration policies.
During the first quarter of 2025, Spain recorded historic population growth, surpassing 49.1 million residents for the first time. This increase was largely driven by an influx of immigrants, according to data from the Continuous Population Statistics released by the National Statistics Institute. Moroccan nationals ranked second among new arrivals, highlighting the continued demographic vitality of a community that remains the largest foreign population in the country.
The fallout from last week’s violent events in Torre Pacheco, southeastern Spain—targeting the local Moroccan community—continues to unfold, prompting official condemnation from Spain’s highest authorities, as well as diplomatic and community engagement from Morocco.
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