Sánchez opisuje kao "kršenje nacionalnog integriteta" ulazak u Ceutu koji pripisuje "mafiji": "Uložit ćemo sve resurse"

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denounced what he called a "violation of Spain's territorial integrity" after approximately 50,000 irregular migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco within hours. Speaking during an institutional address in Ceuta on Friday, Sánchez described the mass influx as an unprecedented situation that has disrupted recent trends of declining irregular migration flows into Spain. He emphasized that the surge was driven by a misinterpretation of a Supreme Court ruling by human trafficking networks, which led to a sudden increase in attempts to cross the border via sea. The president highlighted that the Supreme Court decision reaffirmed a previous ruling from the High Court of Justice of Andalusia, which clarified that individuals arriving by sea without passing through physical border controls could not be immediately returned to their countries of origin. This legal nuance, according to Sánchez, was exploited by criminal organizations who spread misinformation rapidly through their networks, triggering the large-scale migration wave. During his speech, Sánchez avoided directly blaming Morocco for the crisis, instead praising its cooperation in repatriating migrants. He noted that Moroccan authorities were willing to assist in returning citizens who had entered Spain illegally. The prime minister also confirmed that the government had coordinated with local authorities in Ceuta to set up a temporary center for processing and repatriating migrants. To address the immediate challenge, Sánchez announced plans to deploy buoys along the Ceuta coastline in collaboration with the Maritime Rescue and Safety Society (Sasemar), the Navy, and the National Police. These measures aim to create a visible barrier to delineate Spain’s maritime borders clearly and facilitate administrative procedures for repatriations. He stressed that this would serve as a temporary response while legal modifications are considered, should they be necessary. Sánchez acknowledged the emotional toll on Ceuta residents, expressing solidarity with them and assuring that the state would provide all necessary resources to ensure their safety and maintain social cohesion in the city. He reiterated Spain’s commitment to Ceuta’s present and future, emphasizing that the entire country stood behind the enclave during this challenging time. The crisis in Ceuta comes amid broader concerns over irregular migration flows, with Sánchez noting a reduction of around 36% in such arrivals so far this year compared to the previous year. However, the recent influx has significantly disrupted this downward trend, prompting urgent action from both the government and security forces. The prime minister condemned the loss of life associated with the migration attempt, stating that 34 lives had been lost so far, and expressed strong condemnation against the criminal networks responsible for luring young people into dangerous crossings.