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Pedro Sánchez faces nationwide protests and border crisis as thousands of migrants surge into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing significant public pressure following a mass migration event in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. In late July, over 70,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the city, leading to a surge in illegal immigration and a subsequent collapse in tourism and local infrastructure. While many returned to Morocco, approximately 5,000 to 9,000 migrants remain in the enclave, many of whom are unaccompanied minors living in vulnerable conditions. Protests have erupted across Spain, with tens of thousands of people gathering in Madrid to demand the resignation of Pedro Sánchez. Demonstrators, supported by opposition parties, criticized the government's handling of the border crisis and accused the administration of a dereliction of duty. While the administration blamed trafficking gangs and online misinformation for the influx, Morocco denied orchestrating the mass crossing. In Ceuta itself, residents have expressed frustration, with some destroying makeshift migrant shelters and setting fires. Tensions have escalated as locals and migrants navigate the humanitarian challenge of providing stable shelter and identification for the thousands of who remain.

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