Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has described the massive migrant surge into Ceuta as a "violation" and an "attack" on Spain's territorial integrity after tens of thousands crossed from Morocco in a single day. Madrid blames human trafficking networks for exploiting a Supreme Court ruling, while deploying security forces and accelerating repatriation efforts. The unprecedented influx has reignited Europe's migration debate, triggered diplomatic tensions and raised fresh concerns over border security. | Videos

Videos of migrants pouring into Spain’s Ceuta territory have gone viral on X, prompting criticism from Elon Musk and European politicians critical of migration.

Local officials are demanding an emergency response in Ceuta.