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Spain's government denied that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reproached King Felipe VI for not visiting Ceuta in the month since a mass irregular migration surge overwhelmed the autonomous city.
Around 72,000 people — predominantly young Moroccans — entered Spain's autonomous city of Ceuta within 48 hours on 30 July 2026, with roughly 100 people drowning during the crossing.
Spain's PP-backed Federation of Municipalities and Provinces called pro-Ceuta rallies at town halls nationwide, splitting left-wing parties, some of which plan to attend or even organise the events.
The EU confirmed Russia is attempting to exploit the Ceuta migration crisis on social media, but said it lacks conclusive evidence that foreign-state disinformation caused the crisis itself.
Italy has extended its suspension of open-border arrangements with Spain for a further 15 days, following a mass rush of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta roughly a month ago.
