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Ceuta migration crisis: Deportation centers and EU action

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The migration crisis in Ceuta has escalated into a significant political and humanitarian conflict. While the unregulated settlement at Playa del Trampolín continues to grow, the number of unaccompanied minors living on the streets has risen to approximately 1,200. These youths have staged protests, reiterating their plea for protection over food. The crisis has triggered a political rift within Spain. The People's Party (PP) has labeled the influx an ‘invasion’ and argues that autonomous communities should not be obligated to host minors, advocating instead for the EU Migration and Asylum Pact to facilitate returns to Morocco. This has led to public disputes between Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Ceuta Assembly President Juan Jesús Vivas regarding management responsibilities. Meanwhile, the central government is moving forward with a mandatory territorial distribution mechanism. Castilla-La Mancha has confirmed it will receive 14 minors, reaffirming its role as a ‘solidary community’ despite the strain. In response to high migratory pressure, the Spanish government has announced the establishment of permanent centers in Ceuta to identify and deport immigrants without the right to remain. Minister of Territorial Policy Ángel Víctor Torres stated the goal is to move migrants from the streets into facilities, using the El Tarajal Temporary Center (CATE) as a central triage point. The government has promised an “important push” in the coming days to process migrants, following reports of thousands of deportations since August 10. However, specific details regarding the exact number of available places or a definitive deportation schedule have not yet been made public. On a broader scale, the European Parliament passed a resolution holding Morocco responsible for the crisis, describing the influx as a ‘territorial ~~invasion’ and suggesting development aid could be reduced if cooperation fails.~~ invasion’. In Ceuta, authorities have begun transferring migrants from beach settlements to a port facility with a capacity of 1,700 to 1,800 people. ~~These transfers have been marked by tension and the use of police force. Additionally, health officials confirmed the first case of mpox in the city, involving a 13-year-old Moroccan minor.~~

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