The Spanish Ministry of the Interior is going through a crisis after information was disclosed about a police report that places Moroccan police officers (gendarmes) as responsible for the migrant surge in Ceuta. The report was prepared by Spanish security forces and attributes a direct role to the Moroccan government in the migratory crisis.
The ministry sources mentioned in the news indicate that the situation is heading towards resolution with "a serious decision", in one of the most tense mornings the department has ever experienced. The Spanish Executive will have to decide how to respond to this revelation about the involvement of Moroccan authorities.
Among the possible consequences are dismissals of high-ranking officials within the Ministry of the Interior, which could take place in the coming days, depending on how the situation develops. The news suggests that the internal climate is one of great tension and anticipation.
The Ceuta crisis occurred when thousands of migrants attempted to enter the Spanish enclave in North Africa, an episode that generated great diplomatic tension between Spain and Morocco. The now-known police report is said to have identified the participation of Moroccan security forces in this event.
