Migrants Destroy Ceuta in One Day — Horrific VIDEO
The Spanish enclave of Ceuta faced unprecedented migratory pressure: in one day, between 50,000 and 60,000 undocumented migrants entered by sea, and 57 people died. Italy suspended the Schengen regime with Spain, and France tightened controls. Sánchez called it an attack on sovereignty, and Trump used the crisis in his election rhetoric.
The Spanish enclave of Ceuta on the northern coast of Africa faced unprecedented migratory pressure. In one day, between 50,000 and 60,000 undocumented migrants entered the city of 80,000 by sea, attracted by disinformation on social media about 'open borders.' The attempted breach led to riots, looting of shops, and the deaths of at least 57 people in a stampede at the border fences. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the incident a direct attack on the country's sovereignty, blaming criminal groups for organizing the chaos. By Friday evening, with the assistance of Moroccan authorities, about 37,000 people had returned, but the situation sparked a sharp reaction across Europe. Italy was the first to take radical measures, temporarily suspending the Schengen regime for sea and air traffic with Spain. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called it a threat to EU security, and her stance on strict control of external borders was already supported by Finland and Denmark. Some European right-of-center politicians even called for considering the procedure to exclude Spain from the Schengen area for failing to protect its borders. Madrid protested Rome's actions, calling for solidarity instead of political demagoguery. At the same time, France announced the strengthening of its own border control and readiness to deploy Frontex forces. The incident quickly gained global resonance: Donald Trump used the crisis in Ceuta as an example of 'uncontrolled invasion,' warning American voters ahead of the upcoming elections.