President Juan Vivas Addresses Immigration Invasion in Ceuta
In a recent appearance on the popular Spanish television program El Hormiguero, hosted by Pablo Motos, Juan Vivas, the President of Ceuta, voiced serious concerns regarding the actions of the Moroccan regime under King Mohammed VI, accusing it of orchestrating the entry of over 80,000 immigrants into the Spanish city. Vivas expressed his discontent with the perceived inaction of the Spanish government led by Pedro Sánchez, claiming that the administration is reluctant to take a firm stance against Morocco in order to avoid diplomatic friction.
During the interview, Vivas began by expressing gratitude for the support received from the Spanish populace, emphasizing that "supporting Ceuta means supporting Spain." He firmly stated that "Ceuta is not for sale; it must be defended as an integral part of Spain." He also acknowledged the resilience and efforts of the Ceutians during the crisis that has unfolded over nearly 50 days.
Vivas criticized the government for failing to respond adequately to the situation, lamenting that alarms and alerts were ignored, and that neither his pleas nor those from the National Intelligence Center (CNI) were heeded. He expressed frustration that there was no plan in place to prevent a repeat of the 2021 crisis, questioning why any existing plans were not enforced. According to Vivas, the invasion could have been averted had state resources been utilized effectively, condemning the chaos that he believes the socialist government has inflicted upon Ceuta.
Calling Out the Reality of the Situation
In his remarks, Vivas asserted that the government acted too late, demanding transparency and clarity in the description of events. He insisted, "This is not a migration crisis; it is a full-blown invasion." He emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that the sudden influx of 80,000 people into a city of the same size raises serious concerns about the intentions and potential consequences of such an event.
The President accused Morocco of using thousands of people as political pawns to undermine both Ceuta and Spain, asserting that the Moroccan government does not recognize the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla and seeks to suffocate the cities through harassment and intimidation. Additionally, when questioned about potential political blackmail involving Sánchez and the alleged espionage of his phone using Pegasus software, Vivas refrained from making direct comments but condemned what he described as the government's indifference, irresponsibility, and submission, particularly praising Morocco's behavior leading up to the invasion.
Vivas also expressed his disapproval of Spain's plans to organize the World Cup in collaboration with Morocco, stating, "It is impossible for us to endure what we have and then host a World Cup with them after witnessing what has transpired in Ceuta." Regarding the prospect of future invasions, he attempted to reassure the people of Ceuta but admitted to a lack of confidence in Sánchez's ability to defend the border. He questioned why no one in the government has resigned and emphasized the necessity of understanding the reasons for the lack of action before, during, and after the crisis. Ultimately, he insisted that the only path to rebuilding Ceuta lies in truthfulness; without it, there will be no future.
As reported by libertaddigital.com.
