The PSOE leadership claims the PP is using Ceuta’s migrant crisis for electoral advantage. Government efforts to restore order face resistance from regional authorities. Tensions rise as thousands remain stranded in the city.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo travels to Ceuta with senior European Popular Party figures. The move aims to press the EU to address the migration crisis at Spain’s border. A special debate in the European Parliament is now on the agenda.
A Madrid judge has asked a Ceuta court to transfer its investigation into the city’s government delegate, focusing on the handling of a mass migrant entry. The case could soon move from local to national jurisdiction.
Nearly 80,000 migrants entered Ceuta, triggering a political storm over conflicting accounts of intelligence warnings and prompting a basic resignation. The government says Spain can defend its borders while upholding international law.
A legal investigation into the Ceuta migrant influx now threatens senior government officials. Political rivals demand accountability as the crisis exposes divisions within the ruling coalition, leaving the government under mounting pressure.
After weeks of deadlock, Ceuta’s government has begun expanding the Sidi Embarek camp. The planned shelter is to provide beds and showers for 300 migrant women and children, after local volunteers ran out of resources and pressed authorities to act.
Spain has approved a law restoring citizenship to Sahrawis born in Western Sahara. Deputy Tesh Sidi is now focusing on the risks of artificial intelligence, calling it a greater danger than fascism. The move signals a new phase in Spain’s digital and migration policy.
Ester Muñoz of the PP says the government had advance warning of a mass migrant crossing in Ceuta but failed to act. She suggests officials may even have facilitated the entry, intensifying calls for accountability.
The Spanish government is under pressure after a surge of migrants in Ceuta. Tensions with the Supreme Court have deepened, alongside disputes involving the CNI and security forces. Ministers now openly question whether parts of the state are working against Sánchez.
Ceuta is experiencing a surge in violence and hostility after a wave of migrant arrivals. Fires and assaults have become routine, with clashes each night. Residents and migrants alike are caught in a cycle of fear and confrontation.
Ceuta’s government is in turmoil after the chief of staff resigned over a dispute about a CNI warning on a mass border crossing. Conflicting accounts and political pressure now threaten the PSOE’s standing in the city.
Ceuta’s migrant crisis has drawn sharp criticism of both local and national authorities. Fátima Hamed accuses Madrid of neglect and warns of rising tensions. The city’s fragile coexistence is under pressure as solutions remain elusive.
Ceuta's chief of staff has stepped down, accusing his superior of lying about CNI warnings ahead of the July migrant surge. The dispute has exposed serious divisions in the government's response, with basic documents still withheld.
Ceuta’s president points to a sharp rise in violent incidents and emergency calls. Official data shows a 600 percent increase in cases, while the government’s response faces criticism and political fallout spreads.
A major fire swept through makeshift shelters near the Tarajal warehouses in Ceuta. Emergency services evacuated hundreds of migrants. Authorities are investigating the cause as political tensions rise over security.
Gonzalo Sanz steps down as chief of staff in Ceuta after a clash over whether he relayed a CNI warning about mass irregular migration. His resignation exposes deep divisions inside the local government.
Ceuta’s government delegation faces turmoil as the chief of staff resigns. The move follows a public clash over whether a CNI warning about a mass entry was properly relayed. The crisis exposes deep fractures at the top.
The Spanish government released confidential documents on the Ceuta border crisis, revealing deep divisions with the CNI over whether a warning about the mass entry was properly handled. The fallout has shaken senior officials.
A night of fires in Ceuta destroyed more than 40 makeshift shelters at the Naves del Tarajal migrant camp. Emergency crews responded quickly, and no injuries were reported. The fires followed a week of escalating attacks on families living in the camp.
Spanish military intelligence intercepted Moroccan border agents discussing a mass entry into Ceuta days before the July 30 crisis. The government left the warning out of its official report, and delays in the chain of command meant action came too late.
Spain’s Congress has approved the first step toward granting citizenship to tens of thousands of Sahrawis born in the former Spanish colony. The move comes amid a crisis in Ceuta and sharp divisions among parties. The government’s allies call it historic.
Emiliano García-Page calls the Ceuta border crisis a major management failure and urges the central government to take responsibility. He warns that mishandling the situation could strengthen the far right as scrutiny of the government’s response grows.
A new gate at the Tarajal border has handed Morocco operational control over a critical crossing point. Spanish and Moroccan officials now dispute the exact location and authority over the installation, raising questions about the management of migrant returns from Ceuta.
Forty confidential reports reveal how Spanish authorities tracked the July 2026 Ceuta migration crisis. Intelligence and police flagged risks but underestimated the scale, while the documents show missed warnings and operational limits.
Two Moroccan girls are due to arrive in Navarra after weeks of political deadlock. The regional government is stepping in while hundreds of minors remain stranded, signaling a shift in Spain’s migration response.
Newly released reports reveal that the CNI warned of mass entries into Ceuta. The PSOE is questioning the government's official narrative and the handling of intelligence, while tensions between ministries have intensified.
The Spanish government faces backlash after declassified files revealed that the CNI sent a WhatsApp* (принадлежит Metа, которая признана экстремистской организацией и запрещена в РФ)* (принадлежит Metа, которая признана экстремистской организацией и запрещена в РФ) warning about a possible mass entry into Ceuta. Officials are disputing how serious the alert was and who was informed, exposing deep divisions at the top.
Spanish police have identified a sharp rise in attempted swim crossings from Morocco to Ceuta. Reports suggest Moroccan border controls are relaxed during national holidays, raising concerns about political pressure on Spain and the EU.
Spanish officials expected a major Moroccan security presence at the Ceuta border, but thousands crossed while Moroccan forces did little to intervene. The incident exposed a serious breakdown in border cooperation and raised questions about Morocco's intentions.
A Malian refugee lost his left eye after a police baton strike at the Melilla border. After years of legal delays, the case is back in court in Barcelona, raising questions about police accountability in Spain.
The government faces criticism after the Supreme Court suspended voting rights for new citizens under the 'ley de nietos'. Sánchez accuses the right of undermining democracy and calls for a quick resolution.
A wildfire scorched up to 10,000 square meters on Monte de la Tortuga in Ceuta. Firefighters acted quickly, while authorities investigate whether campfires in informal migrant settlements played a role. Officials warn that the settlements and ongoing drought are increasing fire risks.
A wildfire broke out Tuesday night in Ceuta’s Monte de la Tortuga, an area now crowded with informal settlements after a recent influx of migrants. Firefighters controlled the blaze, but the situation highlights the growing risks in the region.
Frontex has deployed Spanish patrol vessels Duque de Ahumada and Río Segura to the English Channel for a rescue operation. Their remit is to save lives, with no boat interceptions, as Europe faces mounting pressure over migrant crossings.
Spain’s government has declassified 40 previously confidential documents after the Ceuta border crisis. Officials aim to counter claims that authorities ignored warnings of a mass crossing. The move has exposed deep divisions within the cabinet and raised questions about intelligence failures.
