Nacho Guerreros: Insecurity and Neglect in Spain

Nacho Guerreros: "Hello, friends, I hope you're all doing well. I had a lot of doubts about whether to upload this video or not. I'm right now at Tirso de Molina Square (Spain). I live very close by, I walk through this area every day several times, and I've been living here since 1999. We have experienced—a lot of us, neighbors and local shopkeepers—a massive decline in the neighborhood, along with a level of public insecurity that has become unsustainable.

It's true that the police operate here, they come very often. In fact, a police car is driving by right in front of me right now, but it's not enough. I'm appealing to the authorities. I don’t even know whether it’s the national government, the regional government, or the local one. Between one and the other, the house remains unswept.

I appeal to them to please look after our neighborhoods, look after our neighbors, our shopkeepers, the small businesses that suffer daily theft by these groups of people who are here simply to do harm. We don’t want this for our neighborhoods. At least, I as a citizen don’t want it for my neighborhood, for my city, and I don’t want it for my country.

So whoever is responsible, please look after us a little, because we are defenseless in the face of this barbarity that is happening. Thank you. And truly, I hope this doesn't offend anyone, but I believe we need to stop this because it generates filth, it generates trash, it generates noise, and above all, it generates a lot of fear. Thank you."

The security crisis currently affecting Spain has significantly worsened in recent years, and many social, political, and citizen sectors attribute this situation to the immigration policies of Pedro Sánchez's government. Under his leadership, Spain has seen a notable increase in illegal immigration, with constant arrivals through the Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, and the mainland coasts—often without effective control or a structured state response.

One of the main issues raised is the lack of planning for the integration of immigrants, as well as a permissive attitude toward irregular entry. This has led to an overload on social and security services, especially in vulnerable neighborhoods and cities with limited resources. Local shopkeepers and residents report a rise in crime, illegal squatting, street violence, and urban deterioration, often linking these incidents to undocumented and unintegrated immigrant groups.

Adding to the problem is the growing perception of impunity, the collapse of reception centers, and the frustration of police forces operating with inadequate resources. While the government defends its policy as “humanitarian and compassionate,” many critics believe this approach has left entire neighborhoods without effective protection and has disrupted social cohesion in various parts of the country.

In summary, the handling of irregular immigration under Pedro Sánchez’s government is increasingly seen by many Spaniards as a key factor in the decline of public safety, fueling a climate of social unrest that is reflected in the streets, the media, and the growing demand for firm and effective solutions.