Gamarra turns Ceuta security row into a direct clash with Sánchez
Cuca Gamarra defended Ana Vázquez after the Congress incident, saying the dispute over the pepper spray was diverting attention from insecurity in Ceuta.
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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 operation followed July's far larger crisis and renewed debate over border control, including 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.
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.
Morocco votes under the shadow of the Ceuta border crisis
Morocco votes on 23 September as Spain watches the Ceuta and Melilla borders. Rabat faces pressure after the July crisis, while new calls to cross have appeared on social media.
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.
Morocco says Western Sahara dispute is on an irreversible path
Morocco says the Western Sahara dispute has entered an irreversible phase. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita tied the claim to a 2025 Security Council resolution and rejected a return to the status quo.
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.
Moroccan activist threatens bloodshed if Felipe VI visits Ceuta or Melilla
Yahya Yahya, head of the Committee for the Liberation of Ceuta and Melilla, has threatened violent resistance if King Felipe VI visits the Spanish-controlled cities. He calls them 'occupied presidios' and says protests could follow.
Ibiza wetland camp cleared in hours as residents told to leave
Authorities have begun clearing an illegal camp in Ibiza’s Ses Feixes de es Pratet, a protected wetland where about 80 people have been living in tents and shacks. Residents, many of them workers, were given just two hours to leave as excavators arrived.
Sánchez skips Trump reception as Delcy Rodríguez approaches him at UN
Pedro Sánchez will miss Donald Trump's reception for international leaders in New York, citing scheduling reasons, information from Moncloa. During the UN session, Delcy Rodríguez approached the Spanish prime minister and asked to continue discussing Venezuela.
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.
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.
Marlaska Heads to Ceuta Amid New Mass Entry Threat
Ceuta is preparing for a possible mass arrival of migrants on 23 September. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska is travelling to the city to supervise triage as pressure grows.
Protesters Block Ceuta's Tarajal Border Crossing
More than 1,000 people marched in Ceuta to defend Spanish sovereignty. More than 200 protesters then blocked the Tarajal crossing for an hour, stopping entry from Morocco.
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.
Ceuta protesters march to Tarajal beach over migration crisis
More than 200 people marched toward El Tarajal in Ceuta. Residents called for stronger border protection and the resignation of the Government delegate.
Puigdemont calls Ceuta and Melilla colonies within Morocco
Carles Puigdemont has questioned Spain's position on Ceuta and Melilla. His remarks come as migration pressures lead a new political clash.
Guardia Civil reinforcements land in Melilla as Spain braces for border rush
Spain has rushed dozens of Guardia Civil officers to Melilla after intelligence flagged a spike in online calls for a mass border crossing. Officials warn the current force may not be enough if thousands try to storm the fence.
PP renews Senate push over Ceuta migration crisis
The PP has again summoned Marlaska, Robles and Albares to the Senate. Their earlier absence led to court action and widened the dispute over the Government’s duty to answer to Parliament.
Ceuta migrant relocation plan collapses as thousands overwhelm security forces
A government operation to relocate migrants from Ceuta’s beaches descended into chaos when more than 2,000 people emerged from hiding, exposing the scale of the crisis and leaving authorities scrambling for solutions.
Ceuta faces unprecedented migrant influx with no end in sight
Ceuta has been thrown into turmoil after 70,000 Moroccan migrants entered the city in just two days. With daily life upended and authorities locked in conflict, Spain’s largest migration crisis remains unresolved after fifty days.
Morocco wins renewed backing for Western Sahara from Washington and Israel
Morocco has secured fresh support from the United States and Israel for its autonomy plan in Western Sahara. The three countries will deepen security cooperation and expand ties in trade, technology and diplomacy.
Feijóo pledges a larger security presence in Ceuta and Melilla
More than 3,000 migrants were moved to a temporary port centre in Ceuta. Feijóo promised tighter border controls and additional security forces if elected.