This paper analyzes the international mobility of immigrants coming from Ecuador and Romania during the serious crisis affecting Spain. The information used comes from two complementary sources: statistics and testimonies of immigrants. The research results show the progressive increase in the outputs of both groups. International mobility leads to migration to other destinations and above all return to the country of origin, typologies that mobilize especially the men and the Romanians added circulatory migration as a specific form of the collective. In general, these movements had not been planned in advance, respond to seeking opportunities and rely on social networks. However, despite the intensity of the crisis, most remain in Spain for various reasons.

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international migration Spain migration determinant economic instability research work immigrant population