Pedro Sánchez’s Ceuta crisis just got a lot worse
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces a political crisis following reports that Morocco allegedly coordinated a massive migrant surge into Ceuta. The opposition is demanding accountability, accusing the government of covering up the nature of the event.
Why it matters
The allegations threaten the stability of the Spanish government and complicate diplomatic relations with Morocco.
A new report alleging Moroccan involvement in the migrant surge threatens to upend the Spanish PM’s narrative and further erode his standing with voters.
Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn A large group of migrants crowd outside the entrance of the Loma del Colmenar reception center, waiting for admission, in Ceuta on September 1, 2026. | Antonio Sempere / AFP via Getty Images September 3, 2026 4:00 am CET By Aitor Hernández-Morales When Pedro Sánchez agreed to appear in the Spanish parliament’s hearings on the Ceuta migration crisis, he knew he would face a hostile audience.
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