Ceuta President reports 15,000 migrants remain after July influx

Juan Vivas, the president of Ceuta, has expressed growing concern regarding the city's stability following a massive influx of migrants in late July. Approximately three months after the initial event, Vivas estimates that roughly 15,000 people remain in the city, a figure he suggests is supported by a 20% increase in water consumption compared to the previous year.

Vivas criticized the lack of official data from the Government Delegation regarding the identity and exact number of those remaining in the territory. He noted that, aside from voluntary departures or those related to criminal offenses, no returns have been carried out under the Foreigners Act. The president described the ongoing uncertainty and the consequences for the city as ‘alarming’.