The Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, publicly defended the actions of Spanish agents at the border, stating that they "chose to defend human life and did the right thing". His statements came in response to a tense situation that occurred on the morning of the 30th, when dozens of people headed towards the vicinity of the Spanish border.
People arrived at the border both on foot and in vehicles, creating a situation of pressure on the authorities. The concentration of people was significant enough to force Spanish agents to make quick decisions.
The agents had to choose "in minutes" what to do in the face of what was described as a "threat". Faced with this situation, they chose to "respond with humanity", prioritizing the safety and lives of people over other considerations.
Sánchez highlighted that the agents' decision to prioritize human life was the correct choice, framing their actions as an example of respect for humanitarian values by Spanish security forces.
