Migrant influx in Ceuta causes social and political tensions
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Pedro Sanchez, Spanish Government
Ceuta, Spain
July 30-31, 2026
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Over 70,000 migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in late July. Approximately 5,000 migrants remain, causing strain on local resources. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez alleges that right-wing social media accounts linked to Russia and Israel are exploiting the crisis.
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