The migration crisis in the Spanish city of Ceuta, located in northern Africa, led the European Union to reinforce its border agency. Ceuta is a Spanish enclave located on Moroccan territory.
In the last week of July, more than 70 thousand people entered the city of Ceuta illegally. This massive migratory flow created an emergency situation at the European border.
Ceuta, although geographically located in Africa, is Spanish and European territory, which means that massive migratory flows there directly affect the EU borders. The reinforcement of the European border agency indicates a coordinated response to a situation that may have implications for neighboring countries and for the migratory policies of the region.
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