The Annual Report on the Results of the Assistance and Guidance Service for Victims of Racial or Ethnic Discrimination for 2024, recently published by the Spanish Council for the Elimination of Racial or Ethnic Discrimination, reveals that 2,913 cases of support for victims were recorded last year, an increase of 12.8% compared to 2023. Since the service was launched in 2013, the number of consultations has grown nearly eightfold. The report shows that individuals from over 50 different nationalities received assistance. Spanish nationals were the most represented, with 597 cases, followed by Colombians (461), Venezuelans (259), and Moroccans (236). Of all recorded cases, 59% have been resolved, while 41% remain under review. Most victims were between the ages of 18 and 45, representing 52% of the total. In terms of gender, 49% were women, 36% men, and the rest identified as «other» or chose not to respond. Latin Americans were the most affected group, accounting for 1,005 cases, followed by people of African descent (428), Arabs (346), and Roma (343). Most incidents (80%) involved individual cases, while 18% were collective. The majority occurred in Madrid (17%), followed by Andalusia (11%), Catalonia (8%), and the Balearic Islands (8%). In terms of the type of discrimination, 47% were direct. The most common areas where violations occurred were access to goods and services (23%), employment (15%), healthcare (11%), housing (10%), and education (8%). Despite some progress, the Council warned that impunity remains widespread. Victims often abandon complaints due to lengthy administrative processes, difficulty gathering evidence, or indifference from authorities or institutions.
