Spain offering African countries millions in euros to take illegals back

The United States is not the only country facing a huge illegal immigration problem. Spain's Atlantic possession, the Canary Islands, is a landing port for illegals hoping to gain entry into the European continent.

From Expatica:

Spain has offered Guinea and Guinea-Conakry EUR 10 million in aid in return for accepting the return of illegal immigrants.

The deal as part of a new diplomatic offensive in West Africa aimed at curbing the flow of illegal migrants to the Canary Islands.

Spanish foreign minister Miguel Angel Moratinos is to sign a similar deal with Senegal on Tuesday.

Moratinos announced the assistance package after talks with senior government officials in the former French colonies.

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