Spain imposes border controls on Italy over migration dispute.
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Spain has taken a firm stance in its migration dispute with Italy, implementing border controls for Italian travelers. This move escalates tensions between the two European nations, with Spanish authorities citing Italy's refusal to reinstate the Schengen agreement and challenging its migration policies. The decision comes as Italy continues to receive a high number of immigrants, and Spain reinforces police presence in Ceuta amidst warnings of a new migrant wave.
Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Ceuta has taken a grim turn with investigations underway into six alleged sexual assaults, including at least two involving minors within the migrant community. This development highlights serious concerns in the enclave, which is described as a 'pressure cooker' on the verge of collapse. The government is also pushing forward with its mechanism for distributing unaccompanied migrant minors, despite warnings from autonomous communities about inaccurate capacity assessments.
In other domestic news, a harrowing report from Llanes details a gender-based murder, with the victim reportedly aware of her impending death, contributing to what is described as the worst year for gender violence in five years. Additionally, the potential return of Carles Puigdemont looms, signaling shifts in the Catalan political landscape, and new restrictions are exacerbating a conflict over boat anchoring along the Costa Brava.