Spain’s Leader Is Seen as Soft on Migrants, but He Acted Fast on Ceuta

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Why does Spain have ‘enclaves' in North Africa?

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Al JazeeraCeuta leader accuses Morocco over ‘atrocity' of mass border crossing The GuardianHunger and hostility cited by migrants as reason for return to Morocco from Spain's Ceuta CBCMorocco blames Ceuta border surge on "exploitation of digital platforms," misleading info CBS NewsThe Far Right Is Distorting Ceuta The Atlantic

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Spain's Ceuta overwhelmed as thousands remain after migrant border rush NBC NewsSpain installs sea barrier on Ceuta's border with Morocco after frontier rush that killed 67 PBSWhy does Spain have ‘enclaves' in North Africa?

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Spain's Ceuta overwhelmed as thousands remain after migrant border rush

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Spain's Leader Is Seen as Soft on Migrants, but He Acted Fast on Ceuta.

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After thousands poured into the Spanish territory in North Africa, the pro-immigration policies of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez were blamed.

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The reality is more complex.

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People smugglers are trafficking migrants out of Britain into Spain to take advantage of its new asylum amnesty.

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A: People smugglers are trafficking migrants out of Britain into Spain to take advantage of its new asylum amnesty.

B: Illegal migrants are being moved to Spain via weaker border-exits with Britain and the continent.Travelling hidden in lorries as they cross the Channel by either sea or rail, the illegal migrants are leaving the UK due to overstaying their visas or working without official permissions, the Telegraph reports.

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**Summary:** The Spanish leader is seen as soft on migrants, but he acted quickly after thousands of migrants poured into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights the complex dynamics between Spain and Morocco regarding migration, with both countries taking different approaches to managing the influx of refugees.