The rift and the blame game between the government and the police is a constant feature for the Spanish Prime Minister, who is constantly under pressure. The Haftar case and the cocaine seizure last May

The fake news campaign targeting migrants is causing concern ahead of 15 August, which will serve as a test case for the countermeasures Europe has called on Meta and TikTok to implement. This had already happened in Tripoli two months ago

“They are very Spanish indeed,” replies Madrid. But Rabat wants to open negotiations. Regarding the events of 30 July, there is speculation that this was retaliation for a journalistic investigation accusing Moroccan intelligence services of spying on the Spanish establishment

This is how the (false) news of the alleged opening of Spain’s borders spread online. The role of local media and social media, which acted as a sounding board and where people are still organising for 15 August 

Ceuta is the perfect symbol of the politics of fear. Trump uses it against the Democrats, whilst MAGA supporters use it against Europe. But it is Morocco that lies at the heart of the American geopolitical game

Whilst the United Kingdom may defend Gibraltar on the grounds of its presence on the territory and the will of the population, Rabat is calling for the same treatment for Ceuta and Melilla. Trump’s irritation and US statements regarding the Spanish-administered cities “located on Moroccan territory”

Seven thousand minors among the new arrivals, eighteen bodies recovered from the sea, the Spanish army deployed to support the Civil Guard: whilst Sánchez negotiates repatriations with Rabat, four hundred people also managed to enter Melilla overnight: "knock-on effect"