Author: Javier Casqueiro Barreiro

The Spanish Army detachment stationed on the tiny island of Alborán now has a brand new baking facility to make fresh bread, a much-needed improvement given the recent influx of migrant boats using this route. Mafias have brought 518 migrants to this small islet so far this year, where the soldiers lack the resources to care for them adequately. The Ministry of Defense is working on erecting a temporary building to improve conditions. Defense officials have noted that this route is shorter, cheaper, and less dangerous for smugglers, making it a strategic choice. Despite the challenges, the military’s primary duty…