The leader of Spain’s opposition Alberto Núñez Feijóo called on the government to urgently summon Morocco’s ambassador to Spain and accused Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of “defending Morocco more than Spaniards.” The statement came amid a political scandal triggered by a report from the National Police submitted to a judge at Spain’s National Court (Audiencia Nacional).
The report details the involvement of Moroccan agents in planning and executing a mass migrant surge into Ceuta on July 30. During a visit to the city on Wednesday, Alberto Núñez Feijóo stated that Pedro Sánchez “is unable to protect and guarantee the nation’s security” because “he does not defend national integrity.” He added: “He knew this and covered it up.”
Government accusations and call for elections
The leader of Spain’s People’s Party (PP) accused the government of “disregarding all reports that warned of inadequate territorial protection and national security in Ceuta,” which, he said, led to “dramatic consequences — deaths and an invasion.” He also asked, “How can the president of the government allow this?”
Feijóo stated: “The operation originated in Morocco, was permitted by Morocco, and all signs indicate it was also coordinated by Morocco.” He added that “the government’s judicial responsibilities will not go unpunished,” as the People’s Party would continue to uphold the dignity of Spain and Spaniards.
In this context, Feijóo urged citizens to mobilize that same evening in support of Ceuta and said the rally would show “a united, solidarity-driven nation ready to support a suffering people.”
He also stated that “the government, starting with Pedro Sánchez, is unable to protect the nation’s security.” He called this “the most important duty of any president,” and said the only solution was “to call elections and return the voice to the people.” He accused the government of lying and said it “defended Morocco more than Spaniards.”
Report details and minister’s reaction
The report, prepared by CENIF (National Center for Immigration and Borders), includes images of Moroccan agents directing crowds toward the border and giving orders to uniformed gendarmes. The document describes the events as a meticulously planned operation aimed at paralyzing Spain’s border control system, rather than the actions of “mafias” or the influence of “Russia” or “Israel,” as previously suggested by Pedro Sánchez.
The publication by El Español prompted a response from Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska. He has not yet demanded explanations from Morocco but instead turned to the police director general, Francisco Pardo Piqueras, who was not informed of the investigation because the report did not pass through him.
The minister demanded an explanation of “how long the National Police has had this investigation at its disposal,” as this information was necessary for the government to make appropriate decisions regarding the migration crisis in Ceuta within its constitutional powers.
Other People’s Party leaders also demanded the resignation of Fernando Grande-Marlaska and criticized the government after reviewing the report. PP spokeswoman in Congress Esther Muñoz said: “If today you knew nothing, the government must resign because it is incompetent. And if you are trying to blame the National Police because it did what the judge asked, and this puts you in a difficult position, you must resign.”
“Today, Fernando Grande-Marlaska pretends to be surprised by the police report that warned of the invasion in Ceuta. He denied it for a month and has now been exposed,” wrote PP deputy leader Miguel Tellado on X (formerly Twitter).
He emphasized that the minister “cannot remain for a single minute longer” at the head of the Security Forces and Corps, adding: “Fernando Grande-Marlaska must resign as a shameless, incompetent liar.”
For Esther Muñoz, the news reinforces the need for a rally in support of Ceuta: “The government not only lied but also decided to defend the country that invaded us. If it was important to attend the rally until yesterday, today it is urgent — every Spaniard must be there.”
In an interview with EsRadio, Muñoz stated that the government knew of Morocco’s involvement and “deliberately and maliciously decided to do nothing, then constantly defended the country that decided to invade Spain.”
The PP spokeswoman also said that “it is obvious they have some information about the government or its members. Otherwise, it makes no sense.” She argued that instead of defending Spain, despite any information Morocco might hold, Pedro Sánchez decided his government would protect itself, even if it meant an invasion of Spain.
Muñoz also stressed the need for “intelligent but firm relations with Morocco.” She stated: “It cannot be that Spain is constantly blackmailed by Morocco. They have been testing us for years. What happened in 2026 had a precedent — in 2021, we already had a similar case. This is not a coincidence.”
Source: El Mundo
