Mass arrival in Ceuta: Sanchez speaks of violation of Spanish sovereignty

Ceuta - 01/08/2026: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has described the mass border crossing from Morocco into the North African enclave of Ceuta as a violation of his country's territorial integrity. According to the central government, at least 50,000 people have entered Spanish territory since Thursday, July 30. Ceuta regional president Juan Jesus Vivas put the figure at up to 60,000.Sanchez travelled to Ceuta on Friday and appeared before the press alongside Vivas. He described the situation as an attack on Spain and blamed criminal smuggling networks for the escalation. ...