The PSP alerted to an increase in the number of irregular immigrants arriving in Portugal by train and bus. This situation has placed additional pressure on the authorities responsible for border control and the management of migratory flows in the country.
The head of the National Unit for Foreigners and Borders revealed that they expect to have greater capacity next year to accommodate immigrants undergoing expulsion proceedings. This statement comes in a context of growing pressure on the services responsible for managing these cases.
The increase in arrivals via land routes, namely by train and bus, contrasts with the traditional pattern of irregular immigration that arrived mainly by sea. Portuguese authorities thus face new logistical and operational challenges to deal with this reality.
