Spain’s Leader Is Seen as Soft on Migrants, but He Acted Fast on Ceuta

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez deployed military personnel and increased security operations in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed into the territory from Morocco. Sánchez's government had previously advocated for immigration reforms and asylum protections. The influx prompted the deployment, which occurred in [specific date needed from source material]. Officials attributed the crossing to actions by Moroccan authorities who reduced border enforcement. The government's response combined immediate security measures with its stated immigration policy positions.

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