Spain is facing criticism for funding the construction of migrant detention centers in Mauritania, described by Iberian media as “prisons.” The centers, located in Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, are being built with €1 million in European funds channeled through the Spanish cooperation agency. This development occurs while the Spanish government publicly criticizes similar migrant detention facilities established by Italy in Albania. The Mauritanian facilities, set to open in 2025, will have a capacity of 183 adults and allow for a maximum 72-hour detention period, raising questions about migrants’ fate afterward. Critics highlight a double standard in Spain’s approach to migration control, and reports also indicate increased intelligence sharing between Spain and Mauritania. The situation raises concerns regarding human rights and the outsourcing of European border control to North Africa.