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Documents declassified by Spain's government Wednesday show the National Intelligence Center warned Moroccan and Ceuta authorities on July 29 that social media groups were encouraging a mass migrant crossing the following day, a day before <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.improvethenews.org/story/2026/sanchez-rushes-to-ceuta-as-migrants-storm-enclave">more than 70,000 people entered the Spanish exclave</a>.

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Documents declassified by Spain's government Wednesday show the National Intelligence Center warned Moroccan and Ceuta authorities on July 29 that social media groups were encouraging a mass migrant crossing the following day, a day before more than 70,000 people entered the Spanish exclave.

Spain's CNI intelligence service warned Ceuta authorities by WhatsApp of calls to cross "the fence and by sea" on July 30, citing groups with 180,000 followers. It also alerted Morocco's DGST and DGED to plans to scale or swim around the fence during Throne Day. Similar warnings went to the Civil Guard.

Spain's CNI intelligence service warned Ceuta authorities by WhatsApp of calls to cross "the fence and by sea" on July 30, citing groups with 180,000 followers. It also alerted Morocco's DGST and DGED to plans to scale or swim around the fence during Throne Day. Similar warnings went to the Civil Guard.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on television Wednesday that a mass arrival was not expected, and wrote on X that the social media campaign was known and monitored, but did not indicate "the scale, nature, or probability of what happened afterward." Opposition parties say the files contradict him.

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Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on television Wednesday that a mass arrival was not expected, and wrote on X that the social media campaign was known and monitored, but did not indicate "the scale, nature, or probability of what happened afterward." Opposition parties say the files contradict him.

The trove of more than 40 documents covers July 1 to Aug. 1 and includes alerts, intelligence reports, charts and interagency communications detailing the warnings received. Government spokesperson Elma Saiz said there is "nothing to hide" and offered to release further material.

The trove of more than 40 documents covers July 1 to Aug. 1 and includes alerts, intelligence reports, charts and interagency communications detailing the warnings received. Government spokesperson Elma Saiz said there is "nothing to hide" and offered to release further material.

Also on Wednesday, the European Commission said it had approved €114.7 million in emergency aid for Spain, drawn from two E.U. funds, to help pay for border surveillance equipment, migrant screening facilities, expanded reception capacity and returns from Ceuta.

Also on Wednesday, the European Commission said it had approved €114.7 million in emergency aid for Spain, drawn from two E.U. funds, to help pay for border surveillance equipment, migrant screening facilities, expanded reception capacity and returns from Ceuta.

Between 5,000 and 10,000 migrants remain in Ceuta, a city of about 84,000 residents, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.improvethenews.org/story/2026/ceuta-protests-erupt-month-after-mass-migrant-crossing">amid local protests over the situation</a>. Right-wing Vox party leader Santiago Abascal called Sanchez a "traitor" in parliament, while reports said the Civil Guard identified Moroccan intelligence officers among those at the border.

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Between 5,000 and 10,000 migrants remain in Ceuta, a city of about 84,000 residents, amid local protests over the situation. Right-wing Vox party leader Santiago Abascal called Sanchez a "traitor" in parliament, while reports said the Civil Guard identified Moroccan intelligence officers among those at the border.

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Documents declassified by Spain's government Wednesday show the National Intelligence Center warned on July 29 of social media calls for a mass migrant crossing into Ceuta the following day, a day before more than 70,000 people entered the exclave.

Documents declassified by Spain's government Wednesday show the National Intelligence Center warned on July 29 of social media calls for a mass migrant crossing into Ceuta the following day, a day before more than 70,000 people entered the exclave.

The CNI alert sent by WhatsApp to the government delegation in Ceuta referred to calls for an assault "on the fence and by sea" at 8 p.m. on July 30, noting two groups with a combined 180,000 followers. Similar messages went to the Civil Guard.

The CNI alert sent by WhatsApp to the government delegation in Ceuta referred to calls for an assault "on the fence and by sea" at 8 p.m. on July 30, noting two groups with a combined 180,000 followers. Similar messages went to the Civil Guard.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on television Wednesday that a mass arrival was not expected, and wrote on X that the social media campaign was known and monitored but did not indicate the scale of what followed. Opposition parties say the files contradict him.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on television Wednesday that a mass arrival was not expected, and wrote on X that the social media campaign was known and monitored but did not indicate the scale of what followed. Opposition parties say the files contradict him.

The trove of more than 40 documents covers July 1 to Aug. 1 and includes alerts, intelligence reports, charts and interagency communications. Government spokesperson Elma Saiz said there is "nothing to hide" and offered to release more material.

The trove of more than 40 documents covers July 1 to Aug. 1 and includes alerts, intelligence reports, charts and interagency communications. Government spokesperson Elma Saiz said there is "nothing to hide" and offered to release more material.

The European Commission said Wednesday it approved 114.7 million euros in emergency aid for Spain, drawn from two EU funds, to pay for border surveillance equipment, migrant screening facilities, reception capacity and returns from Ceuta.

The European Commission said Wednesday it approved 114.7 million euros in emergency aid for Spain, drawn from two EU funds, to pay for border surveillance equipment, migrant screening facilities, reception capacity and returns from Ceuta.

Between 5,000 and 10,000 migrants remain in Ceuta, a city of about 84,000 residents, where protests have taken place. Vox leader Santiago Abascal called Sanchez a "traitor" in parliament, while El Espanol reported the Civil Guard identified Moroccan intelligence officers at the border.

Between 5,000 and 10,000 migrants remain in Ceuta, a city of about 84,000 residents, where protests have taken place. Vox leader Santiago Abascal called Sanchez a "traitor" in parliament, while El Espanol reported the Civil Guard identified Moroccan intelligence officers at the border.

The spy agency flagged the assault a full day ahead, naming the date, the hour and the 180,000 followers being whipped up online, so claiming nobody saw it coming does not hold. More than 72,000 people stormed Ceuta, over 140 died and thousands are still camped on the beaches of a city of 84,000. Refusing to name Morocco's role while dodging blame for the border collapse is a betrayal of Spain.

The spy agency flagged the assault a full day ahead, naming the date, the hour and the 180,000 followers being whipped up online, so claiming nobody saw it coming does not hold. More than 72,000 people stormed Ceuta, over 140 died and thousands are still camped on the beaches of a city of 84,000. Refusing to name Morocco's role while dodging blame for the border collapse is a betrayal of Spain.

A WhatsApp tip about chatter on Facebook groups is not a forecast that 72,000 people would cross in two days, and no intelligence document predicted anything close to that scale. The government declassified 40 files precisely because it has nothing to hide, and no credible body has produced evidence Morocco orchestrated it. Treason talk is being pumped out by hoax networks inventing epidemics and invasions.

A WhatsApp tip about chatter on Facebook groups is not a forecast that 72,000 people would cross in two days, and no intelligence document predicted anything close to that scale. The government declassified 40 files precisely because it has nothing to hide, and no credible body has produced evidence Morocco orchestrated it. Treason talk is being pumped out by hoax networks inventing epidemics and invasions.

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A WhatsApp tip about Facebook chatter is not a forecast that 72,000 people would cross in two days, and no intelligence document predicted anything close to that scale. The government declassified 40 files because it has nothing to hide, and no credible evidence shows Morocco orchestrated it. Treason talk is being fueled by hoax networks inventing epidemics and invasions. Spain will work with the E.U. to strengthen border management through coordinated European action.

A WhatsApp tip about Facebook chatter is not a forecast that 72,000 people would cross in two days, and no intelligence document predicted anything close to that scale. The government declassified 40 files because it has nothing to hide, and no credible evidence shows Morocco orchestrated it. Treason talk is being fueled by hoax networks inventing epidemics and invasions. Spain will work with the E.U. to strengthen border management through coordinated European action.

The spy agency flagged the assault a day ahead, naming the date, hour and 180,000 followers being whipped up online, so claiming nobody saw it coming does not hold. More than 72,000 people stormed Ceuta, over 140 died and thousands remain camped on the beaches of a city of 84,000. Turning to the E.U. for help only underscores the government's failure. Refusing to name Morocco's role while shifting responsibility for the border collapse to Europe is a betrayal of Spain.

The spy agency flagged the assault a day ahead, naming the date, hour and 180,000 followers being whipped up online, so claiming nobody saw it coming does not hold. More than 72,000 people stormed Ceuta, over 140 died and thousands remain camped on the beaches of a city of 84,000. Turning to the E.U. for help only underscores the government's failure. Refusing to name Morocco's role while shifting responsibility for the border collapse to Europe is a betrayal of Spain.

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Europe's response to Ceuta exposes more than the failure of outsourcing border control to Morocco. Washington and Israel were already at odds with Sánchez, and suspicions that Madrid was being punished while Rabat weaponized migration cannot be brushed aside. Brussels' muted response reinforces the impression that Spain was left exposed by its supposed allies. An EU unable to defend a member state against geopolitical pressure leaves ordinary Spaniards paying the price.

Europe's response to Ceuta exposes more than the failure of outsourcing border control to Morocco. Washington and Israel were already at odds with Sánchez, and suspicions that Madrid was being punished while Rabat weaponized migration cannot be brushed aside. Brussels' muted response reinforces the impression that Spain was left exposed by its supposed allies. An EU unable to defend a member state against geopolitical pressure leaves ordinary Spaniards paying the price.

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