The crisis in Ceuta raises doubts about investment in borders
The Ministry of the Interior has allocated over €37 million to the Ceuta border and €42.7 million to Melilla, yet the maritime barrier at El Tarajal is not included in the plans.
Since 2019, the Ministry of the Interior has invested more than €37 million in the border of Ceuta, a situation that is now being questioned in light of the current crisis in the region. Additionally, €42.7 million has been allocated to strengthen security at the perimeter of Melilla.
Despite these investments, the ministry has not included the installation of the maritime barrier at El Tarajal in its budget, leading to criticism regarding the effectiveness of the security measures implemented at Spain’s borders.
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