Spain's Interior Ministry says the number of migrants making the dangerous sea crossing from Africa to the Canary Islands jumped by 160% between January and July compared to the same period last year.
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Protestors are calling for a freeze on tourists, arguing that the current model has made life unaffordable and environmentally unsustainable for residents.
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Thousands of residents have taken part in anti-tourism protests in the Canary Islands. Locals of the popular holiday destination say they are struggling to cope with the influx of visitors each year...
Tens of thousands protest in Canary Islands against mass tourism
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