Sánchez Defends Ceuta Crisis Management Amid Protests

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended his government's response to the humanitarian crisis in Ceuta, where approximately 72,000 migrants entered the territory in late July. Following protests across Spain demanding solutions and Sánchez's resignation, he stated that the mass crossing was exacerbated by an online campaign.

While a police report suggested Moroccan security forces were permissive during the incident, Sánchez denied that the report blamed Morocco. He condemned remarks from Moroccan ministers questioning Spain's sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, leading to the summoning of Morocco’s ambassador in Madrid.

Sánchez also increased the official death toll from the crisis but did not clarify how the new figure was determined. Opposition leader Alberto Feijóo criticized Sánchez's stance during a parliamentary session, reflecting the political tensions surrounding the issue.