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Spain’s High Court to probe migrant crisis after resignation

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 4:59 PM UTC · How we work

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Miguel Angel Perez Triano resigned as Spain’s Government Delegate on Monday, citing personal reasons amid migrant border scrutiny.
The crisis began in late July when over 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta, overwhelming reception facilities.
Territorial Policy Minister Angel Victor Torres said up to 3,500 migrants remain outside reception facilities.
Spain’s High Court will investigate the events and hear testimony from Perez Triano’s former chief of staff this week.

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Miguel Angel Perez Triano resigned as Spain’s Government Delegate on Monday, citing personal reasons amid migrant border scrutiny.
The crisis began in late July when over 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta, overwhelming reception facilities.
Territorial Policy Minister Angel Victor Torres said up to 3,500 migrants remain outside reception facilities.
Spain’s High Court will investigate the events and hear testimony from Perez Triano’s former chief of staff this week.