King of Spain's visit to Ceuta and Melilla reignites tension with Morocco
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King of Spain's visit to Ceuta and Melilla reignites tension with Morocco

SIC Notícias3 September 2026 at 20:33

The King of Spain's visit to Ceuta and Melilla has reignited diplomatic tensions with Morocco. Pedro Sánchez, the head of the Spanish government, faces the challenge in Parliament of balancing two opposing positions: avoiding criticism from right-wing factions on an issue related to defense and sovereignty, while simultaneously not provoking the neighbor that has Ceuta surrounded on all sides. The situation places Madrid in a delicate position, where any statement can have repercussions on bilateral relations with Rabat. The article does not specify when this visit occurred nor detail Morocco's official reactions, but suggests that the tension persists as a sensitive point in relations between the two countries.

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