Migrant surge leaves Spanish enclave of Ceuta anxious and divided

Ceuta, a Spanish enclave bordering Morocco, is grappling with the aftermath of a sudden surge of migrants. The town's residents are expressing a mix of shock and anxiety over the situation's impact on their fragile territory.

On the main street, Calle Real, once a place for evening strolls, has become a site of heated confrontations. Tensions flare between residents, with some, like a young man identifying with the far-right Vox party, directing their anger at the government for not controlling the influx. "They don't want to understand that we can't open the doors to everyone. If all Moroccans arrive, we will have no other solution than to flee in turn," he exclaimed, before being restrained by police.

Others, identifying as "left-wing," express shame over the treatment of the migrants, highlighting a deep division within the community. The majority of migrants who arrived have since returned, but the incident has left the population shaken and struggling to regain a sense of control. The differing views on how to handle the situation underscore the complex and often contentious debate surrounding migration in the region.

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They don't want to understand that we can't open the doors to everyone. If all Moroccans arrive, we will have no other solution than to flee in turn.