Downturn forces immigrants to leave The slowdown in the Canarian economy is forcing hundreds of immigrants to return home or head to other parts of Spain, according to experts.

Tenerife Santa Cruz de Tenerife House/Chalet to sell Luxury House Pretty house with an excellent unobstructable views at the sea and the Santa Cruz habour, best residential ... more details Canary Islands - 24.03.2008 - The region's Observatory on Immigration says that the sharp decline in the construction industry has already led to the departure of scores of immigrants from North and Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the Observatory, unemployment among immigrants has risen 33% in the past year and many are now considering their options due to the lack of prospects here.

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