Deadly Storm Batters Coast, Ceuta Investigations Deepen Amid Judicial Blocks
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A powerful storm has unleashed havoc across Spain's Mediterranean coast, resulting in one fatality in Barcelona and widespread flooding that has disrupted transport and infrastructure. Cities like Barcelona and Valencia have experienced significant inundations, diverted flights, and metro service interruptions, with recovery efforts now underway following hundreds of reported incidents. Authorities are also actively searching for a woman swept away by floodwaters.
Meanwhile, the ongoing migrant situation in Ceuta has seen several new developments. The government has initiated an investigation into alleged military mistreatment of migrants, while judicial decisions have blocked plans for migrant relocation and the establishment of a port camp. A judge is also intensifying an investigation into the funding behind the mass entry into Ceuta, and the presence of nearly 1,000 unaccompanied minors has sparked a fresh political clash between the government and the People's Party.
In other domestic news, Congress has approved a significant reform of the dependency care system, marking the most substantial overhaul in two decades. Additionally, a report has revealed that a former Minister of Defense and ex-President of Congress has reportedly earned millions by advising military and construction companies that secured public contracts under the current government.