Royal Diplomacy in Ceuta
The Spanish royal couple, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, made a significant diplomatic visit to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta in North Africa on Tuesday. This visit comes at a crucial time, just over two months following a major migration crisis that occurred at the end of July, when tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco flooded into Ceuta.
Currently, while most of the migrants have returned to their home country, a few thousand still remain in Ceuta, creating palpable tensions with local residents. In preparation for the royal visit, authorities took measures to clear several migrant camps, signaling an effort to manage the situation in the region.
Upon their arrival, the royal couple was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd near the town hall, waving Spanish flags in support. This visit marks the first time since 2007 that a Spanish king has visited Ceuta, a trip made by Felipe’s father, Juan Carlos, which subsequently led to a diplomatic crisis with Morocco, as the nation lays claim to both Ceuta and Melilla. Melilla is also included in the royal couple's itinerary during this visit.
As reported by brf.be.
