72,000 Sephardic Jews Reclaim Spanish Citizenship Centuries After Expulsion
Spain has granted citizenship to 72,199 descendants of Sephardic Jews expelled in 1492, following the passage of a 2015 law aimed at rectifying a historical injustice, according to a new report released Monday • Read More
The largest number of successful applicants came from Mexico (23,634), followed by Colombia (18,436), Venezuela (9,168), and Argentina (5,142). Israelis (3,938) and Americans (2,344) were also among those who gained Spanish nationality.
Though the application deadline closed in 2019, thousands of cases remain unresolved. As of now, 9,361 applications are still pending, while 7,189 have been rejected. Some applicants, particularly from the U.S., have voiced frustration over bureaucratic delays and denials, raising concerns about the fairness and transparency of the process.
Spain’s initiative, while widely praised, has also faced criticism in recent years as some applicants encountered unexpected hurdles in securing their ancestral citizenship.
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