Sánchez denies Ceuta warnings in Congress despite intel conflict.
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez appeared before Congress today to address the ongoing migration crisis in Ceuta, firmly denying that his government had received prior extraordinary warnings about the events of July 30th. He also stated there was no evidence suggesting Moroccan planning behind the mass entry of migrants and promised the publication of a full report on the matter.
Sánchez's statements come amidst conflicting reports, with some intelligence documents allegedly warning Ministers Margarita Robles and Fernando Grande-Marlaska of a 'massive and immediate entry' into Ceuta. Further reports from CENIF presented images reportedly showing Moroccan agents disguised as civilians during the assault and revealed at least nine alerts regarding migrant entries between July 8 and August 4.
In a related development, the Spanish government summoned the Moroccan ambassador following controversial statements by ministers concerning Ceuta and Melilla, indicating escalating diplomatic tensions. Meanwhile, thousands of citizens across Spain took to the streets to protest the government's handling of the crisis.