Santiago Abascal urges permanent militarization of Ceuta border amid migration crisis

Santiago Abascal Ceuta border migration crisis Pedro Sánchez militarisation

Vox leader Santiago Abascal demanded the permanent militarisation of the Ceuta‑Morocco border, calling the recent influx of migrants an "invasion" and a "war act" promoted by Morocco and tolerated by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. He claimed that around 65,000 people entered the city, that the episode has caused almost a hundred deaths and left thousands of Spaniards terrified, and he urged the closure of the crossing until Morocco provides guarantees.

Abascal also called for the European Union to suspend its preferential agreement with Morocco and to provide legal, material and legislative support so that the Spanish armed forces, police and Guardia Civil can defend the frontier. Argentine President Javier Milei echoed the criticism of Sánchez, saying the crisis shows the failure of the socialist model and that “the end of socialism is near”. The EU Commission has pledged assistance, including the possible deployment of Frontex, to help Spain manage the situation.

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Argentina · Ceuta · Javier Milei · Morocco · Pedro Sánchez · Santiago Abascal · Spain

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Milei reposted a claim that Pedro Sánchez should be tried in Strasbourg. www.filo.news
[● 2 SOURCES] Milei linked the migration crisis to the Spanish government of Pedro Sánchez. mendozatoday.com.ar · www.filo.news
[○ 1 SOURCE] Official death toll from the migration crossings is 67 people. www.filo.news
[● 2 SOURCES] Milei said the crisis shows the failure of the socialist model and that the end of socialism is near. mendozatoday.com.ar · www.filo.news
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Moroccan Association for Human Rights says total deaths could be up to 130. www.filo.news
[○ 1 SOURCE] Milei shared a video showing citizens trying to stop migrants. www.filo.news
[● 2 SOURCES] Javier Milei posted on social media criticizing Spain's migration crisis in Ceuta. mendozatoday.com.ar · www.filo.news
[○ 1 SOURCE] The European Commission pledged assistance to Spain, including possible Frontex deployment. www.filo.news
[● 2 SOURCES] Abascal called for permanent closure of the Ceuta border until Morocco provides guarantees. www.elcorreoweb.es
[● 2 SOURCES] Abascal said about 10,000 migrants remain in Ceuta and must leave immediately. www.elcorreoweb.es
[● 3 SOURCES] Abascal accused Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of responsibility and said he should be imprisoned. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.galiciapress.es
[● 3 SOURCES] Abascal said Spanish citizens are terrified and cannot leave their homes. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.galiciapress.es