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Ceuta residents furious as thousands of migrants remain after July invasion

CNN Portugal12 September 2026 at 18:40

Ceuta residents are furious about the continued presence of thousands of migrants in the Spanish enclave following the July invasion. Local residents have expressed indignation at the ongoing presence of these migrants, who entered in large numbers during the incident.

Recently released government documents reveal that Spanish intelligence services warned Moroccan and Spanish authorities about plans to invade Ceuta. The alert was issued just one day before more than 80,000 migrants entered the Spanish enclave at the end of July.

Spanish intelligence services state that the mass crossing was, to a large extent, organized online, suggesting a degree of premeditated coordination in the operation. This information indicates that the invasion did not occur spontaneously but was planned in advance.

The enumeration was published by CNN International, which reported the discovery of government documents showing that authorities had prior knowledge of the invasion plans before the incident occurred.

Why this matters

Ceuta residents directly face the consequences of the prolonged presence of thousands of migrants in their streets. The revelation that intelligence services had prior knowledge of the invasion plans raises questions about the authorities' preparedness and accountability. This incident affects the relationship between Spain and Morocco and could influence future European border policies.

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