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Conflict between Marlaska and Robles over CNI Reports on Ceuta

In Congress, Robles states that the CNI alerted the Government, while Marlaska denies any report related to the Ceuta crisis.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In Congress, Defense Minister Margarita Robles stated that intelligence services, specifically the CNI, had alerted the Government about the potential for a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta. According to her declaration, this warning was crucial for managing the crisis.

On the other hand, Interior Minister Fernando Marlaska vehemently denied this claim, stating that 'there was no report' from the CNI or any friendly country's intelligence service related to the situation in Ceuta.

The disagreement between the two ministers has generated a conflict of narratives regarding the information available to the Government during a critical time. The exchange of statements has highlighted the communication differences among various departments of the Executive regarding the migration crisis.

The debate unfolds against a backdrop of increasing pressure on the Government due to the migrant situation in Ceuta, where tensions have risen in recent times. The lack of consensus over the CNI reports could complicate the Government's response to future crises.

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