Javier Bardem Speaks Out on the Ceuta Migrant Crisis
In a recent interview promoting his latest film, 'El ser querido', acclaimed actor Javier Bardem addressed the pressing issue of the migrant crisis in Ceuta, Spain. Bardem, who portrays a renowned and despotic film director returning to Spain to shoot a historical drama set in the Sahara, drew parallels between his character's estranged relationship with his daughter and the larger geopolitical dynamics involving Spain and Morocco.
During the discussion, Bardem highlighted the influx of migrants as not merely a humanitarian crisis but also as a strategic manipulation by Morocco aimed at exerting pressure on the Spanish government. He articulated that the recent events in Ceuta reflect a broader tactic used by Morocco to challenge Spain on multiple fronts, particularly regarding the contentious issue of Western Sahara. Bardem emphasized, "What has transpired is also a form of manipulation by Morocco against the Spanish government for numerous reasons, including the Sahara. To bow to Morocco is to acknowledge that we are granting them the power to control immigration flows, where they send desperate individuals who risk their lives. This situation undermines a democratic system and a progressive government, albeit flawed, that remains one of the last bastions of liberalism in an increasingly extremist Europe. Many who support Morocco wish to destabilize this system through such crises."
Furthermore, Bardem underscored that acknowledging the complexities surrounding the migrant crisis does not absolve the Spanish government of its responsibility to ensure the well-being of the citizens of Ceuta. He concluded by stressing the urgent need for the government to implement measures that would restore peace and tranquility to the region, alleviating the anxiety that the locals currently experience.
As reported by cadenaser.com.
