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Thousands of migrants breach Ceuta fence, mayor calls army

7/31/2026

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On July 30, 2026, migrants swam from Morocco to Ceuta, breaking a fence gate with inflatable tubes.
TVE estimated 2,000-3,000 entrants; other outlets said only hundreds.
Ceuta mayor Juan Jesús Vivas said the surge overwhelmed resources, urged army deployment, and warned that reception centres for minors were full.
Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska will visit Ceuta on Friday and pledged deportations of entrants, citing a Court ruling that ends sea returns.

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On July 30, 2026, migrants swam from Morocco to Ceuta, breaking a fence gate with inflatable tubes.
TVE estimated 2,000-3,000 entrants; other outlets said only hundreds.
Ceuta mayor Juan Jesús Vivas said the surge overwhelmed resources, urged army deployment, and warned that reception centres for minors were full.
Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska will visit Ceuta on Friday and pledged deportations of entrants, citing a Court ruling that ends sea returns.