España regularizará por decretazo a miles de migrantes: ¿Quiénes aplican a la medida?

El Gobierno de España, del presidente Pedro Sánchez, anunció una regularización extraordinaria de migrantes que hayan permanecido al menos cinco meses en el país, una medida que podría beneficiar a cerca de 500.000 personas en situación irregular.

España regularizará por decretazo a miles de migrantes: ¿Quiénes aplican a la medida?

TL;DR

  • Spain's government has initiated an extraordinary regularization for migrants who have been in the country for at least five months.
  • The measure could benefit approximately 500,000 individuals currently in an irregular situation.
  • The government cites a need for labor in sectors like agriculture, construction, care, and hospitality as a reason for the policy.
  • The decision was made through a decree by the executive branch, bypassing the Congress of Deputies, which has led to political controversy.
  • The opposition has criticized the government for avoiding parliamentary debate on a socially sensitive issue.
  • The regularization process is open to foreigners who were in Spain before December 31, 2025, and those who applied for international protection before that date.
  • The government views the measure as a way to move from the informal economy to formal integration with rights and controls.
  • Opponents suggest that such policies might encourage human trafficking networks involved in irregular migration.