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Early detection and surveillance of these vectors are essential to prevent the establishment of local transmission cycles. This study presents a review of surveillance reports and rapid risk assessments issued by the Health Alerts and Emergencies Coordination Centre of the Spanish Ministry of Health, complemented by relevant scientific literature on the presence and spread of Aedes albopictus, Aedes aegypti, and Aedes japonicus in Spain. The analysis describes the evolution of vector detection between 2004 and 2026, identifies geographical patterns of expansion, and examines the surveillance and response mechanisms implemented by Spanish health authorities. Particular attention is given to environmental, climatic, and socioeconomic factors that may facilitate the establishment of these invasive species. 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