Spanish royals visit Ceuta amid tensions with Morocco over migrant influx
Summary
Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, for the first time in 14 years. Their visit came after more than 70,000 migrants arrived suddenly in July, causing tension with Morocco and raising concerns about the city’s ability to handle the situation.Key Facts
- King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta on October 13, 2026.
- This was the first royal visit to Ceuta since 2007.
- Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta in one day at the end of July 2026.
- Ceuta has about 80,000 residents, so the migrant influx nearly doubled the population briefly.
- Many migrants left, but thousands stayed in poor conditions, sleeping outdoors.
- The local government and authorities cleared camps on the beaches before the royal visit.
- Ceuta’s leader called the city a "pressure cooker" due to the crisis.
- Spain’s government must follow international laws to check if migrants qualify for asylum.
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