US Accuses Spain of Deliberately Facilitating Irregular Migration to Europe

The United States has directly accused the Spanish government of intentionally enabling irregular migration into Europe. The State Department stated that Spain's actions facilitated the mass entry of 60,000 migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

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The U.S. stands with the people of Spain and all Europeans against this flagrant violation of their human rights and sovereignty.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the State Department declared, "The U.S. stands with the people of Spain and all Europeans against this flagrant violation of their human rights and sovereignty." The department emphasized that the incident was a direct result of deliberate efforts by the Spanish government to permit and encourage mass irregular migration toward Europe.

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This unacceptable incident is the direct result of deliberate efforts by the Spanish government to allow and facilitate mass irregular migration to Europe.

The U.S. is now reviewing measures to defend Americans, both domestically and abroad, from this perceived threat. Furthermore, the State Department expressed readiness to support European allies who are considering similar responses to the situation.

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We are considering actions to defend Americans, at home and abroad, from this threat. And we are ready to assist European allies who are considering similar options.