The arrival of the Spanish royals in Ceuta coincides with newly released information confirming that several Moroccan navy vessels entered the waters near Ceuta during a significant surge of migrants on July 30 and 31. This situation has been officially acknowledged by the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, who characterized the incident as a "pointless event," despite its occurrence without prior warning. The implications of this development have been discussed by Ignacio Cembrero in his segment on _Más de Uno_, where he describes the incident as a maneuver aligned with actions taken on land during those days, aiming to complete what he refers to as an invasion.
According to Cembrero, this situation represents a coordinated effort alongside the ground activities, describing it as a hybrid attack that was not merely a migratory influx but more accurately an invasion involving up to 90,000 individuals. This raises concerns that the maritime presence of Moroccan vessels may have been a strategy to facilitate the entry of these migrants into Ceuta.
Morocco's Anticipated Response to the Royal Visit
More than three months after the migration crisis in Ceuta, the Spanish royals are visiting the autonomous city to demonstrate their support and solidarity with the local citizens. However, their visit is likely to provoke direct repercussions from Morocco, as it is perceived as a disrespectful act. Cembrero asserts that Morocco is expected to respond, although he predicts that the response will be "soft." He emphasizes, "Some form of reaction must occur within the next few hours before the conclusion of the visit. If not, I would not recognize Morocco. However, I have the impression it will be a mild response," he notes.
Historical precedents suggest a probable reaction from the Moroccan king, especially considering the diplomatic crisis that erupted in 2007 during the last visit of the Spanish king to Ceuta. At that time, under King Juan Carlos, Mohammed VI ordered the Moroccan ambassador to return to Morocco as a form of protest.
Protests Expected Following the Royal Departure
Furthermore, Cembrero indicated that protests are anticipated following the departure of the Spanish royals from the city adjacent to Ceuta. Civil society organizations have reportedly scheduled a protest in Castillejos in response to the royal visit. In a somber note, Cembrero also highlighted that the royals plan to pay tribute to those who lost their lives attempting to swim into Ceuta. They will participate in a ceremony at the Muslim cemetery of Sidi Embarek to honor the victims of this tragedy. Cembrero emphasizes the significance of this event, especially considering that neither Moroccan television nor public media are expected to cover it.
He pointed out, "Morocco has chosen not to acknowledge the deceased nor has it declared any days of mourning. The press has been prohibited from reporting on the grief of families who have lost children in this tragedy," underscoring the sensitive nature of the situation and the broader implications of the royal visit.
As reported by ondacero.es.
