The Spanish government is reeling after declassified documents exposed a massive failure in leadership regarding the recent illegal migrant surge into the North African exclave of Ceuta. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has repeatedly insisted that the arrival of 72,000 migrants on July 30 and 31 was an unforeseen event.
However, internal documents from Spain’s National Intelligence Service (CNI) prove that the government was explicitly warned on July 29 about social media campaigns urging thousands to storm the border.
The CNI intelligence, which reached both Moroccan and Ceuta authorities, identified specific WhatsApp and Facebook groups coordinating the breach, noting that approximately 180,000 people were being incited to exploit the distraction of Throne Day celebrations.
Despite these clear warnings, the government failed to prevent an influx that resulted in at least 100 deaths and left thousands of illegal migrants occupying streets and beaches, creating chaos for local residents.
While government officials now attempt to dismiss the intelligence as mere 'exchanges of information' rather than actionable alerts, opposition leaders are calling for accountability.
Ester Muñoz of the People’s Party stated the government is 'directly responsible for the invasion,' while Vox representatives have demanded that Sánchez face the Supreme Court for security crimes.
The evidence suggests that while the border was being overrun, the administration was more focused on maintaining a narrative of ignorance than securing the nation's territory.
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