Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones

The Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones (Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration) in Spain is currently in the news due to several significant developments related to immigration and regularization policies. The Ministry is ending the expedited regularization process for Venezuelan nationals, a system implemented in 2018 that has benefited over 240,000 people. Simultaneously, the Ministry is preparing for a large-scale regularization of over half a million immigrants, with plans to open dedicated application points in post offices and Social Security offices. Data from the Ministry's Permanent Observatory of Immigration shows a 40% increase in foreign residents working in Spain under 'arraigo' (rootedness) residency permits, totaling over 214,000 individuals primarily in hospitality, administration, construction, and commerce. The Ministry's actions reflect Spain's evolving approach to immigration management and its commitment to integrating foreign residents into the workforce and society. The government also approved a declaration to honor Spanish victims of the Argentinian dictatorship.