On September 10, 2026, Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement regarding the entry of thousands of migrants into Ceuta at the end of July 2026. However, it notably did not make any explicit references to the Popular Party (PP) or any other Spanish political party. The following day, the PP issued a statement in response to the Moroccan communication.
In its official statement, the Moroccan government condemned as "deplorable" the actions of certain "historic parties" that have allegedly fallen into what it terms the "quagmire" of unreasonable and populist rhetoric overshadowing common sense. Furthermore, Morocco firmly stated that it does not accept being used as a tool for electoral gain.
Despite circulating claims suggesting that Morocco implicated the PP in orchestrating the Ceuta crisis for electoral advantage, such assertions were not present in the actual text from the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In its response on September 11, 2026, the PP characterized the events in Ceuta as a "serious violation of Spain's territorial integrity" and asserted that Morocco bears responsibility for the situation, either through direct action or inaction. The party demanded respect for the judicial investigation that has been initiated to ascertain accountability.
The points highlighted in the Moroccan Foreign Ministry's statement, specifically points four and five, addressed the notion of "historic parties" without naming them explicitly. The statement lamented the persistence of certain Spanish political and media sectors in manipulating Morocco within their internal agendas. It expressed particular disappointment that historically established parties, despite their experience in governance, have succumbed to this quagmire where unreasonable populism prevails over rational discourse. Additionally, Morocco reiterated its refusal to be a scapegoat for partisan grievances, asserting that geographical proximity is an unchangeable fact.
As reported by maldita.es.
