July 30, 2026

Ceuta Calls for National Emergency as Migrant Arrivals Surge

Ceuta's regional government has requested a national emergency declaration due to a significant influx of migrants, primarily arriving by sea.
Estimates suggest that between 2,000 and 3,000 migrants have crossed into Ceuta, with many facilities overwhelmed and people sleeping on the streets.
The Spanish interior ministry has stated that migration flows do not qualify as a national security risk, complicating the emergency declaration request.