Investigating magistrate María Tardón summoned former Ceuta government delegate Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano to give evidence as a suspect. The inquiry is also examining Spain’s response and possible failures in operational communications.
National Court judge María Tardón has summoned former Ceuta government delegate Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano as a person under investigation. He is due to appear on 18 November in a case over mass crossings from Morocco on 30 and 31 July.
Ignacio Garriga accused the government of encouraging hostility during the general strike and rejected ministers’ descriptions of the day. He also criticised the announced inquiry into police conduct and defended VOX’s legal action over the Ley de Nietos.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s “Reconstrucción Nacional” programme proposes repealing two laws and tightening migration and citizenship rules. It also sets a seven-day period to identify people intercepted at Spain’s borders.
The University of Granada will maintain classes at its Granada and Ceuta campuses under orange wind alerts, but outdoor activities are suspended. Its contingency plan also sets out campus safety teams and a single official information channel.
At a rally in Palma de Mallorca, Alberto Núñez Feijóo pledged to restore control of immigration and borders. He also promised a 60% VAT cut for young first-time buyers and a law allowing evictions within 48 hours.
A brief speech by Vito Quiles in Murcia drew a heavy police deployment as supporters and antifascist demonstrators gathered nearby. The University of Murcia had shut its campus after receiving 1,118 signatures against the event.
The University of Granada met solidarity organisations based in Granada, with counterparts from Ceuta and Melilla, on 9 November. Participants shared proposals for stronger cooperation and joint work on local needs.
Ángel Víctor Torres said talks with the Xunta over the AP-9 had not stalled and that a deal remained possible. He also defended nearly 60 transfers of powers to Spain's autonomous communities.
Police cleared all 50 AECID tents on Ceuta’s Poniente quay and transferred residents to the El Tarajal centre. The operation starts the gradual closure of emergency accommodation set up after the late-July arrivals.
A discussion organised by Grupo Prisa and the Fundació Princesa de Girona examined how younger generations face an international order under strain. Speakers also warned that historical memory and public debate are weakening.
The appearance lasted about 15 minutes, with only a few dozen supporters present. Residents and activists said police screened access to Plaza de África based on appearance and political symbols.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo said Ceuta became Spanish before Navarra. The dates differ: Castile conquered Navarra in 1512 and incorporated it in 1515, while Ceuta entered the Hispanic Monarchy in 1580.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo says the government should warn Morocco that Spain may deploy the Army if another mass entry into Ceuta occurs. His claim about Ceuta's history conflicts with the chronology: Navarra was conquered in 1512 and Ceuta incorporated in 1580.
Spain's Supreme Court has refused requests by Vox and Manos Limpias to open a case against Pedro Sánchez and several ministers over the Ceuta migration crisis. It said the filings did not explain each official's individual role.
The outlook attributed to AEMET forecast frost inland and heavy rain around the Mediterranean. The report gives no publication date, so its Wednesday-to-weekend forecast cannot be treated as current.
AEMET has issued weather warnings across eight Spanish autonomous communities for Wednesday. Orange-level rain alerts cover parts of Andalusia and Valencia, with Murcia also under an alert. Experts advise closing windows and drawing blinds to keep out rain and retain heat.
Airef has lifted its 2026 deficit forecast to 2.8% of GDP and says Spain will miss its agreed budget targets. Net primary spending is expected to grow by 7.3%, more than twice the 3.5% limit.
Three months after the mass arrivals, police raids and returns to Morocco continued in Ceuta. Nearly 14,000 people had crossed back, while about 7,000 remained in reception centres and 4,000 more were estimated to be unidentified.
Two nurses were assaulted while treating a patient at the Hospital Universitario de Ceuta, prompting a police response. CSIF says the removal of military patrols from the perimeter has left staff exposed and wants security measures restored.
The Partido Popular’s official X account warned Pedro Sánchez against posting a book or music recommendation during Spain’s three days of official mourning. The Urda rail disaster has killed at least 69 people.
Electoral lists for Spain’s 29 November vote are registered, and the PP is losing ground to Vox in recent polls. Their Senate pact includes Vox withdrawals in half a dozen provinces, with some members standing as independents.
Judge María Tardón has asked the Council of Ministers to declassify CNI material on the Ceuta crisis within 15 calendar days of receiving her communication. She says incomplete replies are preventing further investigative steps.
Spain’s National Court has rejected at least 45 urgent requests to halt the return of migrants who reached Ceuta. The rulings leave the full asylum appeals undecided while removing the immediate legal pause sought by applicants.
The European Commission has proposed expanding Frontex to 30,000 personnel, including a 17,000-member reserve for EU states. The plan also aims to speed up returns after shortcomings exposed during the Ceuta crisis.
The 26-year-old community leader announced a Senate bid as an independent for Frente Amplio on a joint list with PSOE. He also connected Madrid’s Puerta del Sol housing camp with about 8,000 people seeking homes in Ceuta.
Ceuta president Juan Jesús Vivas used an appearance on ‘El Hormiguero’ to urge Spain’s government to act on migration. He said the crisis was costing the city €1m a day and damaging residents’ lives.
The Guardia Civil’s Ceuta operations chief said the Government delegate gave him no instructions during the mass entry from Morocco. He had reported six Moroccan vessels the night before; police testimony also alleged Moroccan agents helped people advance.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo condemned the Barcelona unrest and said a PP government would protect public safety. At an event attended by more than 1,300 people, he also outlined commitments on housing and taxes, alongside pension pledges.
Around 30,000 people joined a Madrid march organised alongside Mujeres Caballas, according to the Government Delegation. The group called for urgent measures in Ceuta and the return to Morocco of people in an irregular situation.
Saturday-night unrest in Barcelona left more than 120 people injured, including at least 14 police officers. Alberto Núñez Feijóo blamed Pedro Sánchez and pledged one million homes and tax cuts.
Women from Ceuta marched in Madrid to draw attention to persistent insecurity and the city’s lack of normality. The protest came as parties campaigned ahead of the 29 November general election.
Margarita Robles attended the handover of command at Melilla’s Base Alfonso XIII. Fernando Ruiz Gómez made readiness and continuous improvement priorities in his new role.
Spanish security sources allege a Moroccan Royal Navy vessel put about 30 migrants back into the sea off Ceuta as a Spanish rescue ship approached on 30 July. The reported episode unfolded during a day of intense pressure on the city.
Spain and Italy will end reciprocal checks at airports and ports introduced after the July Ceuta surge. Italy said it had checked more than 180,000 travellers from Spain by 31 August and refused entry to 31.
