Spain's PM Visits Ceuta After Thousands Breach Border From Morocco
On July 31, 2026, thousands of people crossed from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, overwhelming Spanish border controls. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in Ceuta to assess the crisis as France announced plans to tighten its own border with Spain. The influx led to chaos and raised concerns over border security and migration management.
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Unofficial estimates from security forces suggested more than 40,000 gained entry in a day.
more than 40,000 gained entry in a day
the head of the city government estimated that 60,000 people had entered
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Spanish police and troops are trying to shore up Ceuta's border to Morocco after Thursday's mass breach. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is also inbound, as Spain's neighbors implement temporary border checks. DW has more.
Tens of thousands reportedly cross from Morocco to Ceuta as France says it will tighten its borders with Spain.
Thousands of people continued pouring into Ceuta from Morocco during the night, after Spanish police lost control of the border. Unofficial estimates from security forces suggested more than 40,000 gained entry in a day.
Thousands of people continued pouring into Ceuta from Morocco during the night, after Spanish police lost control of the border. The head of the city government estimated that 60,000 people had entered.