Pedro Sánchez Addresses the Ceuta Migrant Influx
In a recent radio interview with Cadena Ser, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez discussed the massive influx of around 72,000 migrants into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, that occurred on July 30 and 31, 2026. He emphasized that both the National Intelligence Center (CNI) and the National Police had received situation reports regarding the border in the days leading up to this unprecedented event. However, Sánchez pointed out that these reports failed to predict the scale and severity of the crisis, stating, "There was no information that indicated the magnitude of the crisis." This critical lack of foresight has raised questions about the preparedness of the Spanish authorities to handle such an emergency.
Positive Cooperation with Morocco
Regarding Morocco's potential involvement in the crisis, Sánchez affirmed that the bilateral relationship with the neighboring country concerning migration is "frankly positive." He cautioned that without cooperation from Morocco, the situation would not only remain unresolved but could potentially worsen. He rejected any notions of a breakdown in trust between Spain and Morocco, highlighting the immediate and responsive collaboration offered by Moroccan authorities to manage irregular immigration. During the days of the massive influx, Sánchez noted that there was constant communication with Moroccan officials, and by July 31, operational measures were initiated to address the overwhelming number of individuals crossing into Ceuta.
As reported by dw.com.
