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Morocco puts Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri at the top of government
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is Morocco's first woman head of government. She takes office after the PAM-led election win and a year of growing anger among young Moroccans.
Esperanza Aguirre: Maricarmen case is a smokescreen for Ceuta crisis
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen after seventy years in her Madrid home has set off a fierce political storm. Esperanza Aguirre says the case is being used to distract from Spain’s migration crisis and the future of Ceuta and Melilla.
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano steps down after facing public backlash in Ceuta
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano, once the government’s top representative in Ceuta, has resigned following intense public protests and internal party strife. His departure marks the end of a turbulent period shaped by a migration crisis and political infighting.
Ceuta delegate resigns after warning over mass migrant entry
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano has resigned as Ceuta's government delegate. He says he warned Madrid before the mass entry and faced an unfair campaign over powers he did not hold.
Spanish Army Uncovers Moroccan Military Network in Ceuta
Spanish military intelligence has identified 72 Moroccan soldiers, including 22 intelligence agents, as key coordinators behind the recent surge of organized incursions and unrest in Ceuta. Secret reports reveal a sophisticated infiltration strategy targeting the city’s stability.
Feijóo attacks housing record as PP demands power to fix crisis
At a Madrid leadership meeting, Alberto Núñez Feijóo blamed the Government for Spain's housing crisis and called for a change of power. The PP is offering tax cuts, state-backed mortgage guarantees and more than one million homes while preparing for possible elections.
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.
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.
Tents fill Puerta del Sol as Madrid faces housing standoff
Madrid’s Puerta del Sol has become a sea of tents for a second night as demonstrators refuse to leave until the proposed 'decreto Maricarmen' is approved. The protest, now larger and more organized, calls for immediate action to protect renters and address Spain’s housing crisis.
Ceuta faces legal crossroads as state of exception gains traction
Ceuta’s spiraling crisis has reignited calls for the state of exception, a rarely used legal tool that could allow swift expulsions and strict controls. Legal and military voices argue it is the only way to restore order after weeks of chaos.
Two Migrants Held After Alleged Sexual Assault in Ceuta
Police arrested two migrants in Ceuta after an alleged sexual assault involving a 17-year-old Moroccan girl. Officers reportedly revived her at Trampolín beach before she was taken to hospital.
Madrid protest over Ceuta crisis turns into election demand
A Madrid protest called for early elections and Pedro Sánchez's resignation over the Ceuta crisis. Police stopped a group moving towards La Moncloa, while a laSexta Xplica crew was attacked during the march.
Government weighs faster returns for migrants in Ceuta
More than 7,000 people had returned to Morocco by 22 September, mostly voluntarily. Spain is now considering a decree to speed up further returns from Ceuta, while Sumar says asylum rights and legal safeguards must remain in place.
Ceuta troops ordered to hide names as threats escalate
Spanish Defence has told soldiers in Ceuta to strip names from uniforms to protect their identities as threats and violence rise. Troops say they feel exposed and under-equipped while attacks grow and official support stays minimal.
Madrid protest exposes rift between PP and Vox over Sánchez accusations
A mass demonstration in central Madrid saw thousands demand early elections and an investigation into Pedro Sánchez for alleged betrayal. The event, intended as a show of unity, instead highlighted deep divisions between PP and Vox over how far to escalate their opposition.
Spanish troops in Ceuta receive pepper spray after weapon shortage uproar
After weeks of patrols with only one loaded firearm per four soldiers, Spain’s Defence Ministry has started issuing pepper spray to military personnel in Ceuta. The move follows mounting criticism over troop safety and the lack of clear legal protection for those using non-lethal force.
Madrid march targets Sánchez over Ceuta and Melilla
Sociedad Civil Española will march through Madrid on Saturday, 26 September 2026. The group is calling for early elections and accusing Pedro Sánchez of betraying Spain over Ceuta and Melilla.
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 take 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.
Ester Muñoz acusa al Gobierno de Sánchez de eludir toda responsabilidad
Ester Muñoz cuestiona la gestión de Pedro Sánchez en vivienda y Ceuta. También critica sus mensajes sobre Marruecos, las joyas de Zapatero y la falta de responsabilidades políticas.
Ceuta border guards block new fence breach attempts
Spanish border guards have stopped a new wave of coordinated attempts by sub-Saharan groups to break through Ceuta’s fence. With Tarajal now locked down, migrants are trying weaker spots and even the sea, forcing authorities to react fast.
Pedro Sánchez under fire after admitting Morocco border failure
Pedro Sánchez finally admitted Morocco’s border failure during the Ceuta crisis, but his coalition partners are not buying it. The way, place, and language of his statement have only deepened the rift and left allies demanding real answers.
Sánchez faces tough questions at Harvard forum
Pedro Sánchez defended his record before Harvard students. Questions about corruption, Pegasus and Venezuela pushed artificial intelligence aside and put the political disputes around his government at the center of the event.
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, now says a small group of unaccompanied migrant minors who cannot be sent back to Morocco may be moved to the Spanish mainland. This breaks with the Partido Popular’s hard line and shows clear splits inside the party.
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.
Gamarra turns Ceuta security row into a direct clash with Sánchez
Cuca Gamarra defended Ana Vázquez after the Congress incident and said the dispute over the spray was taking attention away from insecurity in Ceuta.
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 records its highest election abstention in two decades
Morocco recorded 61.98% abstention in its legislative elections, with only 38.02% of registered voters casting ballots. The result exposes a wide gap between the registered electorate and the broader population entitled to vote.
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 move followed July's far larger crisis and renewed debate over border control, migrant screening and Spain's responsibility for reinforcing the enclaves.
Morocco posts its lowest legislative turnout in two decades
Only 38.02% of Morocco's registered voters took part in the legislative election. A Tangier arrest and an investigation into a ballot box added pressure on election officials.
Milagros Tolón censured in Congress after Spain’s worst PISA results
Spain’s Congress has censured Education Minister Milagros Tolón after the country posted its lowest-ever PISA scores and faced chaos at the start of the school year in Ceuta. The vote lays bare deep splits over education policy and government handling.
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.
Sánchez demands housing decree after Maricarmen eviction
Pedro Sánchez called the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen a social tragedy and demanded urgent parliamentary action. He blamed Madrid authorities for failing to protect a vulnerable tenant and said the government would bring its housing decree back to Congress.
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