Moncloa prepares to remove Ceuta government delegate
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano is set to leave after eight months. Judges are examining warnings issued before the July migrant entry, while David de la Encina is emerging as his likely replacement.
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Ceuta Government Delegate to Resign as CNI Warning Dispute Reaches Court
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano is expected to leave office this Monday. His resignation follows allegations over CNI warnings before the mass arrival from Morocco and an expanding judicial inquiry.
Ceuta Judge Orders Expulsion After Migrants Coerce Minor
A Spanish court has expelled three Moroccan migrants for five years after they admitted trying to force a 17-year-old girl to a makeshift shelter in Ceuta. The case highlights the swift judicial response to coercion involving minors.
Ceuta faces legal crossroads as state of exception gains traction
Ceuta’s spiraling crisis has renewed calls for a state of exception, a rarely used legal tool that could allow expedited expulsions and strict controls. Legal and military voices argue it is the only way to restore order after weeks of chaos.
Two men sentenced for smuggling migrants from Almería to France
A Spanish court has handed two-year prison sentences to two men who organized paid road transfers for migrants arriving by boat in Almería. The operation linked contacts in Algeria with Spanish drivers and aimed to move people as far as France.
Government weighs faster returns for migrants in Ceuta
More than 7,000 people had returned to Morocco by 22 September, mostly voluntarily. Spain is considering a decree to speed up further returns from Ceuta, while Sumar says asylum rights and legal safeguards must remain in place.
Cuban doctor swaps stethoscope for apron in Spain
Ismaray left medicine in Cuba for a new life in Spain. Now she waits tables, caught between strict work rules and a system that keeps her medical skills on ice.
Spain plans faster migrant returns from Ceuta
Spain is preparing emergency rules for Ceuta that would cut asylum and court deadlines and speed returns to Morocco. The plan targets thousands of unresolved cases after the mass crossing on 30 July.
Government targets faster migrant returns to Morocco
Spain is preparing emergency rules to speed returns to Morocco. The plan could shorten appeals and change how asylum claims affect expulsions as authorities handle thousands of arrivals from Ceuta.
PP Pushes Senate Law Covering Every Irregular Border Entry
The PP will bring a new border bill to the Senate next week. Alicia García wants returns to cover people who enter Spain by swimming. Ceuta remains at the centre of the dispute.
Ceuta border guards block new fence breach attempts
Spanish border guards have stopped a new wave of coordinated attempts by sub-Saharan groups to breach Ceuta’s fence. With Tarajal now locked down, migrants are targeting weaker points and attempting sea crossings, prompting a rapid response from authorities.
Morocco promises cooperation on migrant returns from Ceuta
Morocco says it will cooperate with Spain on returning migrants from Ceuta. The promise still leaves thousands in limbo, including about 3,000 minors.
Ceuta president backs moving some migrant minors to mainland Spain
Juan Jesús Vivas, president of Ceuta, says a small group of unaccompanied migrant minors who cannot be returned to Morocco may be transferred to mainland Spain. The position breaks with the Partido Popular’s hard line and exposes divisions within the party.
Guardia Civil finds note tying minister’s sister to Venezuelan citizenship case
A handwritten note uncovered by the Guardia Civil points to Sofía Puente, sister of Transport Minister Óscar Puente, taking a personal interest in the Spanish citizenship process for exiled Venezuelan official Nervis Villalobos. The case now pulls in the Leire Díez network and raises questions about public money.
Fire Reveals Hidden Tunnel Shelter for Migrants in Ceuta
A fire led Ceuta firefighters to a hidden underground camp. The tunnel contained bedding and cooking equipment for dozens of migrants, while separate reports said it may have been large enough to hold up to 300 people. No injuries were reported.
Ceuta crisis weakens confidence among Socialist voters
A DYM poll finds widespread doubts about the Government's response in Ceuta. More than half of Socialist voters question how the crisis was handled and whether enough resources were used.
Morocco stops renewed mass-entry attempt toward Ceuta and Melilla
Pedro Sánchez praised Morocco's security deployment at Ceuta and Melilla after preventive measures stopped a renewed mass-entry attempt on 23 September. The operation followed July's far larger crisis and renewed debate over border control, including migrant screening, and Spain's responsibility for reinforcing the enclaves.
Ceuta detains Moroccan terrorism convict barred from Spain
A Moroccan man convicted of terrorism has been detained in Ceuta and expelled to Morocco after police confirmed he was barred from entering Spain. The arrest came as Spain and Morocco tightened security along the border.
Ceuta minors expose split over Spain's solidarity response
Madrid says children in Ceuta must be moved to other parts of Spain. The Basque Government says its shelters are already full. A disputed meeting exposed the gap between solidarity and available space.
Ana Vázquez expelled from Congress after showing pepper spray
Ana Vázquez was removed from Spain's Congress after showing a canister of pepper spray. The chamber treated it as a weapon and ordered her to hand it over to the authorities.
Ceuta crisis puts Robles and Marlaska under new pressure in Congress
The opposition will question four ministers over the Ceuta crisis. Margarita Robles and Fernando Grande-Marlaska face the toughest scrutiny after conflicting accounts of intelligence warnings and a recent parliamentary reprimand.
Sánchez holds Morocco responsible for Ceuta border failure
Pedro Sánchez has held Morocco responsible for the failure of border controls during the Ceuta migration crisis. He is demanding answers while stopping short of accusing Rabat of organising the mass entry.
Ceuta crisis deepens as government blames PP for stranded minors
Ceuta has spent eight weeks under migration pressure. The government says the PP is blocking the transfer of nearly 3,000 minors, while new shelters and €88 million have failed to break the deadlock.
Morocco vows to stop another Ceuta crossing on 23 September
Spain is preparing for a possible new attempt to enter Ceuta on 23 September. Morocco says it will take steps to stop it, while damage to the maritime barrier leaves the sea route exposed.
Ceuta and Melilla brace for a sixth mass-entry alert
Spain and Morocco are reinforcing the borders of Ceuta and Melilla ahead of Wednesday. It is the sixth alert since July, prompting both cities to deploy extra police units.
Ceuta's migrant children trapped between protection and political deadlock
Hundreds of unaccompanied minors remain on Ceuta's streets. Delays in identifying them are blocking access to protection and driving a dispute over transfers to mainland Spain.
Morocco promises action as Ceuta prepares for a new irregular entry
Spain is pressing Morocco to stop another irregular crossing into Ceuta. José Manuel Albares will meet his Moroccan counterpart in New York as new calls circulate ahead of Wednesday's election.
Albares and Bourita to Discuss Ceuta in New York
Spain and Morocco will discuss Ceuta in New York this week. The talks will cover migrant returns and the people still in the city, as well as online calls for another mass entry attempt before 23 September.
Marlaska tightens Ceuta and Melilla border ahead of Morocco vote
Spain is reinforcing security at its borders in Ceuta and Melilla ahead of Morocco's 23 September elections. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska cited social media alerts and delays affecting thousands of migrants and minors.
Feijóo demands a permanent Frontex presence in Ceuta
Feijóo wants Europe to strengthen Ceuta's role at the border. He is calling for permanent Frontex support and faster returns after the July 30 to 31 crisis.
PP hardens Ceuta standoff over migrant minors
Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Juan Jesús Vivas oppose transferring migrant minors from Ceuta. They want returns to Morocco and accuse Sánchez of letting the crisis drag on.
Morocco tightens Ceuta border ahead of September 23 election
Morocco has sent hundreds of officers and four water-cannon trucks to the Ceuta border. The move follows Spanish warnings about social-media calls for a collective crossing on election day.
Morocco tightens the Ceuta border before the legislative vote
Security forces have reinforced the area around Castillejos before Morocco's vote. Spain's embassy has rejected online claims about automatic entry rights, while Ceuta continues to process hundreds of migrant minors.
Ceuta residents confront planned arrival of Negu Gorriak
Residents gathered at Ceuta's port before Negu Gorriak was due to arrive on 20 September 2026. The group said it would deliver aid to migrants and challenge migration controls. The confrontation later escalated into clashes.
Ceuta struggles to house thousands of migrants as street camps return
More than 4,000 migrants remain on Ceuta's streets. New shelter places are being prepared as residents protest and minors report alleged abuse in care centres.