More than 60,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco within days, overwhelming local resources. Authorities blamed Morocco’s lack of border control. At least 57 people died during the crossing.
Ceuta’s migrant crisis has left hundreds of minors without shelter or food. Overcrowded centers and scarce resources are forcing many to return to Morocco. Local authorities admit they were unprepared.
Nearly 50,000 people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta in less than two days. Most returned within hours, but at least 57 people were reported dead. The crisis marks a sharp rise in irregular arrivals this year.
Spain’s government failed to anticipate the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta. Officials admit their attention was focused on wildfires, causing them to miss early warnings. The crisis exposed gaps in border monitoring and the legal response.
Several EU countries are urging Spain and Morocco to accelerate the return of migrants after mass crossings in Ceuta. Some governments have proposed suspending Spain from Schengen, as the crisis prompts new border controls and fuels political tension.
Melilla faced a new wave of attempted crossings after its border was closed. Authorities reported 130 arrivals, including 84 minors. Security forces and medical teams remain on alert as tensions persist at basic crossing points.
Ceuta saw a mass exodus as thousands of migrants returned to Morocco. With shops closed and food running short, attacks forced many to leave, while authorities struggled to restore order amid rising tension at the border.
Ceuta is under intense strain after thousands crossed from Morocco, many by swimming. The city’s president has called for a national emergency and border closure. Madrid has sent the Interior Minister to assess the escalating situation.
Thousands have crossed into Ceuta from Morocco in just 48 hours. Entry points include the breakwater and official crossings, with industrial areas also used. The influx far exceeds normal levels and is straining the local response.
More than 40,000 people entered Ceuta from Morocco in 24 hours. Sánchez called the influx a violation of Spain’s territorial integrity. The government is considering new barriers and legal changes to manage the crisis.
The European People's Party has sharply criticized Spain's government after thousands of migrants crossed the Ceuta border. Conservative leaders link the incident to Spain's mass regularization plan, while Madrid rejects the accusations.
The Partido Popular blames the government for the influx of migrants into Ceuta, demands immediate changes to immigration law and urges Sánchez to address Congress. The crisis exposes deep divisions over border policy.
Hundreds of migrants are leaving Ceuta and returning to Morocco. Spanish soldiers are directing the flow after 40,000 people entered the enclave in 24 hours. The city is facing severe overcrowding and rising tension.
More than 40,000 irregular migrants arrived in Ceuta in a single day, far exceeding the number recorded during the 2021 crisis and leaving the city struggling to respond. Authorities are confronting a major emergency.
A mass entry of migrants into Ceuta has triggered a diplomatic dispute between Spain and Italy. Madrid summoned the Italian ambassador after Rome suggested closing Schengen borders. The crisis exposes deep divisions over migration policy.
Ceuta’s border was overwhelmed as thousands entered from Morocco. Emergency services focused on the injured. The city’s president called for a national emergency and central government control.
Morocco faces mounting criticism as young migrants risk their lives to reach Ceuta. Families remain in the dark about their children’s fate, while authorities in Rabat avoid direct action amid growing social tension.
Ceuta is under pressure after hundreds of migrants swam into the city overnight. The city’s president has called for a national emergency as local services remain stretched and arrivals continue for a second week.
Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that immediate border expulsions cannot be used against migrants intercepted at sea while swimming to Ceuta or Melilla. The decision clarifies the limits of the express return policy at the Spanish-Moroccan border.
Ceuta is again seeking urgent support as migrant arrivals surge. Political rifts and Morocco’s stance are intensifying the crisis, while the city’s capacity to care for unaccompanied minors is under severe strain.
Ceuta saw a surge of young Moroccans crossing the border on Thursday. The influx strained local resources and exposed gaps in border security as police struggled to contain the coordinated movement.
Ceuta faces a critical situation as hundreds of migrants arrive by swimming. Police and Guardia Civil officers report exhaustion and are calling for urgent legal and resource changes. The Interior Ministry has promised reinforcements.
Ceuta faces a sharp rise in migrant arrivals, prompting its president to urge the Spanish government to declare a national emergency and establish a unified command. More than 1,500 people have arrived in a week, straining local resources.
A large group of mostly Moroccan migrants entered Ceuta by swimming past border fences. Spanish and Moroccan patrols responded throughout the night, while the influx strained local security and rescue services.
Ceuta faces mounting pressure after 47 migrants reached its shores in a single day. Local authorities warn that arrivals are overwhelming emergency and reception services and pushing the system toward collapse, exposing urgent gaps in coordination.
Ceuta has declared an emergency after more than 1,000 migrants arrived in a week. Red Cross teams are providing urgent aid to exhausted young people, mostly Moroccans, who reached the Spanish coast by swimming.
Ceuta is under strain after more than 1,000 migrants, mostly Moroccan, arrived by swimming in just one week. The influx has pushed local shelters to capacity and prompted urgent coordination between authorities.
Wildfires in Ávila and Madrid have displaced more than 5,000 people. Talavera de la Reina and Escalona are hosting evacuees as authorities battle to contain the flames. Many remain anxious about their homes and future.
Dora María Téllez, once a Sandinista revolutionary, now lives in exile in Spain. She condemns the Ortega-Murillo regime after Nicaragua's decision to eliminate elections, a move that deepens the country's political crisis.
The National Police Academy in Ávila now houses hundreds of people evacuated because of wildfires. Authorities expect up to 1,500 evacuees by day's end. The facility offers private rooms and meals, along with support for families and pets.
Spain’s migration authorities have enlisted extranjería offices to tackle a surge in regularization requests, with nearly 1.2 million applications submitted. Delays put migrants’ legal status and jobs at risk as deadlines loom.
A major immigration conference was cancelled after PP-led regions refused to attend. The government accuses the opposition of blocking dialogue on migrant regularization, putting more than a million applications at stake.
A boat carrying migrants from Gambia to the Canary Islands was found adrift off Mauritania. Only 38 survived, while 143 are missing or dead. The incident highlights the deadly risks of the Atlantic migration route.
At 19, Papa Dia arrived in Spain with no documents, money, or knowledge of Spanish. Years later, he is among Madrid’s highest-rated Cabify drivers. His story traces a path from a perilous Atlantic crossing to a respected career on the city’s streets.
A suspected animal-abuse incident in Sant Roc, Badalona, triggered a mass brawl and blocked the C-31 for nearly an hour. Police and emergency services intervened as residents protested over safety concerns.
