The humanitarian crisis in Ceuta, following the arrival of between 70,000 and 80,000 immigrants, is worsening. President Pedro Sánchez attributes the situation to misinformation on social media and defends cooperation with Morocco.
The crisis in Ceuta, where between 70,000 and 80,000 irregular immigrants arrived in July, is affecting the stability of the Spanish Government. According to expansion.com, the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, highlighted in a recent interview that social media has played a key role in the crisis, driving a call effect.
In this context, Sánchez stated that "there is no information" suggesting that Morocco has any responsibility for the massive influx of migrants, contradicting Defence Minister Margarita Robles, who had mentioned that the National Intelligence Centre (CNI) had warned about the situation. The president insisted that the crisis is a result of misinformation and criminal organisations operating in human trafficking.
The crisis has intensified, with the Prosecutor's Office investigating 23 sexual assaults on migrants in Ceuta since the mass arrival. Additionally, the Government is working on the transfer of 500 girls to the Peninsula, pending approval from local authorities. Sánchez also noted that it is necessary for King Felipe VI to visit Ceuta, something that has not happened since 2007.
For its part, Italy has extended border controls for travellers from Spain for another 15 days, prompting the Spanish Government to respond with reciprocal measures. This Thursday, Sánchez will appear in Congress to account for the situation amid protests organised by the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces against the management of the crisis.
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