Migration in the Context of Relations between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean

The migratory flows between the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have a historical continuity, their nature varying according to the period in question. It is possible to identify a transatlantic migratory system dating back to the age of colonisation, the specific dynamics of which have affected the building of society on both continents. Over the last few years, this process has reached a turning point, owing to the notable increase in migration from Latin America to the EU, which has been concentrated in Spain and other countries in southern Europe. The significance of these movements has led to the gradual appearance of migration issues on the political agenda and as subjects of discussion in dialogue and cooperation between the two regions. [...]