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Intelligence Dispute Deepens; Ayuso Blocked on Property Funds

Internal government tensions over the Ceuta migration crisis have escalated with the National Court intervening in a dispute between the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, and the Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, concerning intelligence reports from the National Intelligence Center (CNI). The Civil Guard is also now investigating whether the CNI provided authorities with prior alerts about the massive entry of migrants.

Meanwhile, the political fallout from the Ceuta situation continues to test pacts between the Popular Party (PP) and Vox in autonomous communities regarding the reception of minors, with the government hoping to avoid legal action over their distribution. The PP has also criticized the government for reportedly rejecting European aid for the crisis.

In Madrid, the regional government led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso faces legal constraints preventing the direct allocation of funds from a luxury apartment sale to fire aid, further fueling controversy around the property. Separately, the housing sector has called for a government pact after a recent law restricting property purchases failed.

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Ceuta Intelligence Dispute and Investigations

The National Court has intervened in a dispute between Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska and Defense Minister Margarita Robles over CNI intelligence reports related to the Ceuta migration crisis. The Civil Guard has been tasked with investigating whether the CNI had alerted authorities about the massive entry of migrants, as a judge probes responsibility for related deaths.

Political Clashes Over Ceuta Minors and Aid

The ongoing arrival of minors from Ceuta is straining political agreements between the Popular Party (PP) and Vox in various autonomous communities, with the government aiming to avoid legal disputes over their distribution. The PP has criticized the government for allegedly rejecting European aid for the Ceuta crisis, while Vox reportedly plans to boycott the PP's strategy and reject unaccompanied minors.

Ayuso Property Controversy and Funding Limits

The regional government of Madrid, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, is legally unable to directly use funds from the sale of a luxury apartment for fire aid due to administrative constraints. This comes amidst a shifting public discourse from Ayuso regarding the property and emerging financial details of the sale, including real estate fees.

Housing Sector Demands Government Pact

The housing sector is calling for a government pact after a recent law aimed at restricting property purchases failed. Industry associations are demanding the complete withdrawal of the censured norm.

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