Declassified Files Reveal Spain Knew of Ceuta Migrant Surge Days Before Crisis
Newly declassified documents show Spain's National Intelligence Service (CNI) warned authorities about social media calls for a mass migrant crossing into Ceuta on July 29, the day before over 72,000 people entered the enclave. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez maintains the scale of the influx was unpredictable, but opposition parties argue the government misled the public. The documents reveal CNI identified WhatsApp and Facebook groups promoting the crossing, noting that authorities would be distracted by celebrations on July 30. While Sánchez insists no report predicted the magnitude of the crisis, critics claim the intelligence proves negligence. The incident has led to ongoing unrest in Ceuta, with thousands of migrants remaining in makeshift camps and locals protesting the government's handling of the security and humanitarian emergency.