Ceuta Ya! Demands a Reassessment of Bilateral Relations with Morocco
The political party Ceuta Ya! has urged the national government to reassess the current "correlation of forces" with Morocco concerning Ceuta and Melilla, asserting that the existing bilateral relationship has led to a situation detrimental to the interests of both autonomous cities. In a statement released on Friday, coinciding with three weeks since the massive influx of migrants on July 30 and 31, the party analyzed the resulting circumstances and proposed various measures to address the consequences of this crisis.
Ceuta Ya! describes the city as having undergone an "unprecedented upheaval," which has significantly altered daily life. They argue that the evolving situation necessitates a political evaluation. The party aims to approach this assessment from a perspective that is "serious, rigorous, and constructive," distancing itself from controversies they believe only harm Ceuta.
Criticism of Local and National Government Responses
Furthermore, Ceuta Ya! has expressed its “strongest rejection” of the crisis management executed by the city’s president, Juan Vivas. The party recalls that during the Speaker's Meeting, there was an intention to address the situation collectively, emphasizing cooperation among political groups and administrations. However, they contend that this intention was subsequently sidelined. According to Ceuta Ya!, Vivas has transformed what they perceive as a Ceutan problem into a narrative that serves the national interests of the Popular Party, entering a cycle of statements that they believe "legitimize the violation of laws" and encourage behaviors that disrupt social harmony. The party asserts, “He has prioritized his votes over the future of Ceuta.”
The central government also faces criticism for what Ceuta Ya! describes as the "unimaginable slowness" in deploying necessary resources and measures. They argue that administrations should have acted with greater urgency, determination, and intensity, while respecting human rights and legal procedures.
Ceuta Ya! also questions the city government’s actions, denouncing its refusal to provide "basic minimum services" in light of what they believe to be a significant humanitarian crisis. The party rejects what it characterizes as an “ethics of cruelty,” based on the notion that treating people poorly will drive them away. They argue that this stance is unbecoming of a democracy and label as "an incomprehensible act of irresponsibility" the transfer of responsibility for assisting homeless individuals to the community, particularly in the case of minors, which they claim "borderlines on criminality."
Amidst these challenges, Ceuta Ya! raises concerns regarding the future of social coexistence in the city. They express that the reactions from various sectors of the population, coupled with the deficiencies attributed to public administrations, could seriously undermine the already fragile social fabric of Ceuta. In light of this, the party demands that those who participated in the mass entry on July 30 and 31 exit the city in accordance with established Spanish and European laws. While this process unfolds, they insist that both administrations must address the basic needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
Ultimately, Ceuta Ya! calls for a political commitment from state institutions to implement structural measures aimed at strengthening the defense of Ceuta's Spanish identity and addressing a vulnerability that they believe "seriously threatens our future."
As reported by elfarodeceuta.es.
