Spain’s unemployment rate surged by 300,000 last month amid renewed COVID-19 restrictions, but the crisis hits hardest for 1.5 million undocumented immigrants locked out of government safety nets. While citizens access unemployment benefits, this invisible population struggles to survive without legal recognition.
Local vlogger Roger Lapuente Duran spotlighted one couple’s story: undocumented parents raising three children in Barcelona. “We can’t apply for aid, and odd jobs vanished overnight,” the father shared in the emotional video diary. “We’re rationing food.”
The gap highlights systemic inequalities magnified by the pandemic. NGOs report surging demand for meal kits and temporary shelters, but resources are stretched thin. “These families aren’t just fighting the virus—they’re fighting to exist,” said a volunteer at a Madrid relief center.
As Spain debates post-pandemic recovery, advocates urge policy reforms to protect vulnerable communities. For now, grassroots efforts and viral storytelling like Duran’s keep hope alive. 🌟
