NPR
Spain's Pedro Sánchez was a hero of migrants. After Ceuta, he faces his biggest challenge
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced domestic and international pressure after approximately 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The crossing occurred during a period of strained relations between Spain and Morocco. Sánchez, who has supported immigration policies, did not immediately announce new policy changes in response to the influx. The event raised questions among Spanish officials and international observers about border management and migration flows in the region.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/01/nx-s1-5916330/spain-sanchez-ceuta-migrants
