Ceuta tensions ease; Spain seeks EU help for child returns.
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The ongoing situation in Ceuta has seen new developments, with tensions easing and Spain officially requesting support from Frontex and the European Union for the return and triage of migrants. This move comes as hundreds of young people continue to live precariously in the enclave, highlighting the persistent humanitarian challenges.
However, the crisis also revealed disturbing new issues, including attacks on humanitarian workers forcing their withdrawal and the detection of Moroccan minors being trafficked and prostituted in exchange for food. The process of returning unaccompanied minors faces legal hurdles, with concerns about past prevarication charges. Internally, the Ceuta crisis is causing significant strife within the PSOE government, marked by ministerial contradictions and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's silence.
Amidst these developments, a recent survey indicates widespread public belief that Moroccans are behind the Ceuta influx, though the government maintains a different perspective. Meanwhile, a Constitutional Court ruling has limited unified command in the region. In Madrid, a businesswoman has agreed to disclose details regarding a property purchase involving Isabel Díaz Ayuso's regional government, as the national parliament anticipates the approval of eight key pieces of legislation.