Sánchez says migration crisis in Ceuta is a "structural reality" and rejects armed response: "They are not invaders"
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Sánchez says migration crisis in Ceuta is a "structural reality" and rejects armed response: "They are not invaders"

SAPO Notícias9 September 2026 at 11:41

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez commented on the migration crisis in Ceuta, stating that it represents a "structural reality" and not a temporary or exceptional situation.

Sánchez categorically rejected any armed response to the crisis, declaring that the migrants "are not invaders". This position marks the Spanish government's line in the face of pressure from some sectors that advocated for stricter measures.

The Spanish leader defended that reflection on the situation should focus on how Spain is preparing to respond to "hybrid attacks," suggesting that irregular migration is viewed as part of a more complex strategy.

Sánchez also considered that the Spanish autonomous cities need to adapt to a permanent reality on both sides of the border, recognizing the continuous nature of the migratory phenomenon in the Ceuta region.

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