Social services are collapsing in Spain, due to illegals.

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Social services across the Spanish capital of Madrid are reportedly collapsing under the strain of Spain’s mass migrant amnesty program, as local governments struggle to meet the needs of both residents and migrants.

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WHAT HAPPENED: Social services in the Spanish capital of Madrid have been overwhelmed after Spain’s government, led by Socialist Party politician Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, launched a mass amnesty program granting legal status and work permits to an estimated 500,000 illegal immigrants.
?? DETAIL: In mid-April, the Spanish government announced an amnesty plan an estimated 500,000 illegal immigrants the right to live and work in the country. While the program requires migrants to meet minimum criteria, the sheer volume of applications has reportedly caused a breakdown in local government operations. Local mayors, such as David Conde of Valdemoro and Salomón Aguado of Pinto, two municipalities in the Madrid area, have criticized the lack of coordination, warning that local governments are struggling to provide for both long-time residents and the new arrivals. In some cases, people are waiting for up to 15 days for essential services. In particular, Correos, Spain’s national postal service, has been placed under immense pressure due to the number of applications. Still, the Spanish government’s mass amnesty program is set to run through to June.
?? KEY QUOTE: “The government views migrants as objects to be distributed, but they are people, and we simply cannot keep up with the demand to assist them properly.” — David Conde, Mayor of Valdemoro.
?? IMPACT: The mass amnesty program has significantly disrupted municipal operations. If pressures are not alleviated, the government’s decision to grant amnesty could drive support for anti-mass migration party Vox, led by Santiago Abascal. The collapse of local services across Spain reflects warnings from labor unions and civil servants that the amnesty program could overwhelm municipal governments.

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