Over 50 migrants more land on Cartagena coast in broad daylight just three days after previous boat arrival

More than 50 migrants landed on the Cartagena coast in broad daylight on August 22, just three days after a previous boat arrival. Holidaymakers witnessed the group descend the hillside after a rubber dinghy reached the nearby Cala Dorada, near Cabo de Palos and the Mar Menor. The migrants were reportedly Algerian and were spotted by bathers, alerting authorities.

Guardia Civil officers, alerted about the landing, quickly gathered the group, most of whom were taken to the local barracks. Three individuals stayed on the boat, their faces covered with balaclavas. This incident follows the previous boat arrival on August 19, which carried 62 Algerian migrants, including 15 minors. The Cartagena coastline has seen over 110 migrants come ashore in two separate episodes within three days.

The Spanish coastguard suspects the use of narco-style speedboats, similar to those used for drug trafficking, to deliver the migrants. The regional president of Murcia, Fernando Lopez Miras, described the landing as "indignant and unacceptable," urging stronger coastal checks and criticizing the lack of action from central government authorities.

The source suggests that the motivations behind the migrants' journeys extend beyond desperation, with some individuals believing their future in Europe could offer opportunities for a better life, despite facing challenges such as high living costs and limited prospects.