Migrant Emergency Declared in Ceuta; Former PM's Accounts Probed
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A national emergency has been declared in Ceuta following a massive influx of nearly 1,500 migrants in recent weeks, with reports indicating over 3,000 more are waiting in Morocco to cross. This surge has led to reception centers operating beyond capacity.
Separately, a judge has authorized access to 60 bank accounts belonging to former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and his family, as part of an investigation into the 'Plus Ultra' case. This comes as investigations into political figures continue to widen, with Isabel Díaz Ayuso's real estate dealings also facing renewed scrutiny.
Meanwhile, wildfires continue to challenge responders across the country, particularly in Zamora and Castellón, although fires in Madrid and Ávila are now reported as stabilized. Autonomous Communities are urging Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska for more aerial resources to combat the blazes. The nation also faces economic concerns as inflation climbed to a two-year high of 3.5% in July.