Why did the opposition leader call the prime minister a traitor?
Vox leader Santiago Abascal branded Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez a traitor during a parliamentary session, citing the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis. Abascal questioned if the prime minister was being blackmailed by Morocco, while displaying signs spelling out the accusation. Sánchez rejected the claim, responding that he may be a dog, but he has no master.
The confrontation follows a massive border surge in July 2026, when over 70,000 migrants entered the Spanish enclave. While many have since returned to Morocco, others remain in the territory, living in temporary beach encampments. The situation has sparked widespread protests and criticism from those who believe the government failed to adequately secure the border.
What did intelligence reports reveal about the border breach?
Declassified documents show the Spanish National Intelligence Center issued warnings regarding potential border breaches before the July surge. On July 29, the agency alerted the government’s delegation in Ceuta about social media calls for an assault on the fence and by sea. The intelligence alert noted that the organizers had a combined following of 180,000 people, highlighting the scale of the planned activity.
