Former Spanish Prime Minister **José María Aznar** has demanded the **deployment of the military in Ceuta** in response to the ongoing crisis faced by the city following the invasion on July 30 and 31. Aznar has accused the government led by **Pedro Sánchez** of pursuing policies that favor Moroccan interests over Spanish sovereignty. He asserts that the government has a duty to protect Spain's borders.

In a recent interview on _Espejo Público_, Aznar stated that **"making Ceuta uninhabitable serves Morocco's interests"** and predicted that conditions would worsen with each passing day. He attributes this deteriorating situation to what he perceives as Spain's concession to Moroccan demands, emphasizing that **“the citizens of Ceuta feel unsafe and defenseless.”**

Aznar warned that **"violence will worsen"** and that **"civil coexistence will explode due to the untenable situation.**” He criticized Sánchez's government's response to the invasion, describing it as **"unprecedented in history for siding with the invaders rather than defending the nation."** According to Aznar, both the government and the military have a constitutional obligation to safeguard the nation's borders. He believes that the ultimate goal of current policies is to drive **"the people of Ceuta away from their home.”** Furthermore, he accused Sánchez of **"cowardice, incompetence, and betrayal."**

In light of the dire circumstances in the autonomous city, Aznar has explicitly advocated for military intervention. He supports the militarization of Ceuta, pointing out that **according to the Constitution, military forces are obligated to defend Spain** and that it is the government's responsibility to protect its borders.

Aznar also posed a critical question: **"Are we, the Spanish people, willing to do what is necessary to ensure that Ceuta remains part of Spain and the European Union or not?"** He stressed, **"If we are willing, let us act accordingly.”**

Moreover, Aznar linked the situation in Ceuta to Spain's foreign policy toward Morocco, suggesting that if the crisis remains unresolved, Spain should seek a review of its policy and advocate for scrutiny at the European Union level. He confidently stated that he has **"no doubt"** Sánchez aims to **"prolong"** the crisis to facilitate the rise of Vox, a far-right political party in Spain.

As reported by libertaddigital.com.