Thousands Protest in Ceuta Against Spain’s Immigration Policy
Thousands of Ceuta residents took to the streets to protest against the Spanish government’s handling of the migration crisis, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
The demonstration was held yesterday evening at Constitution Square, where protesters chanted slogans such as “Enough is enough, Ceuta will not surrender” to criticize what they described as the government’s failure to control the influx of migrants. After the gathering, some participants marched towards the government offices in the city to continue their protest.
Tensions arose during the event following the presence of Vito Kils, a far-right Spanish political activist, at Plaza de los Reyes. Some attendees accused him of trying to create divisions among the city’s residents.
These protests come amid an unprecedented surge in migrants arriving from Moroccan territory into Ceuta, a crisis that has once again made Madrid’s immigration policies and border controls a contentious issue in Spain’s political arena.
The recent crisis has also intensified disagreements between Spain and Italy. In response to Italy’s refusal to lift restrictions on Spanish travelers, the Spanish government has temporarily reinstated border controls at ports and airports for travelers arriving from Italy.
Earlier, thousands of right-wing supporters in Madrid had demonstrated against the management of the migration crisis in the autonomous city of Ceuta, blaming Sánchez’s socialist government for the current situation.
Some political analysts believe the roots of this crisis go beyond bilateral relations between Spain and Morocco, linking it to geopolitical developments and Madrid’s recent stance on the Palestinian issue—a claim not officially confirmed by authorities.
Ceuta, one of Spain’s two autonomous cities in North Africa bordering Morocco, has long been a sensitive point on the migration route to Europe.
