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Massive protests in Spain over the migration crisis in Ceuta

The streets of several cities were filled with thousands demanding Ceuta's Spanish identity amidst a growing migration crisis.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Massive protests in Spain over the migration crisis in Ceuta — Archive photoPhoto: Valecorteselastra · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

On Wednesday at 8:00 PM, protests were held in major cities across Spain in defense of Ceuta, coinciding with Ceuta Day. The demonstrations attracted hundreds of thousands of participants, who showed solidarity with the citizens of the autonomous city amid the critical situation they have faced since July 30.

According to a police report, the current crisis in Ceuta may have been instigated by individuals linked to Morocco's security forces. This report has increased pressure on Pedro Sánchez's government, intensifying doubts about what the administration knew regarding the massive influx of migrants and how it managed the situation.

In Madrid, three major demonstrations took place, with chants of "Government, resign" heard, reflecting widespread discontent with the government’s handling of the crisis.

In the autonomous city of Ceuta, the protest was described as the largest in its recent history, under the slogan "Ceuta is not for sale, Ceuta is defended," showcasing the strong local sentiment regarding the migration situation.

The controversy heightened with Sánchez's remarks about potential involvement by networks linked to Russia, Israel, and global far-right groups, raising political pressure both nationally and internationally.

The police report also suggests that the Ministry of the Interior may have been withholding information about the crisis, provoking criticism from both the opposition and government partners.

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