Robles consoles Ceuta residents amid shouts: 'Ceuta and Melilla will not be touched'

Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles visited the enclave of Ceuta, offering reassurances to residents who met her with a mixture of shouts, fears, and reproaches. The visit occurred against a backdrop of regional tensions and concerns over the enclave's security and future.

Despite the charged reception, Robles took time to listen to the concerns of the Ceuta residents. They expressed gratitude that she had "shown her face" and directly addressed their anxieties. The minister's presence aimed to convey solidarity and commitment from the Spanish government.

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Ceuta and Melilla will not be touched. We are not going to abandon you.

Robles firmly stated that Ceuta and its sister enclave, Melilla, are integral parts of Spain and will not be ceded. "Ceuta and Melilla will not be touched. We are not going to abandon you," she declared, directly addressing the fears of the local population. The minister, however, sidestepped questions about whether she would appear before the Senate to discuss the matter further.

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given her face