On July 30-31, 2026, More Than 70,000 People Illegally Entered the Spanish Enclave From Morocco Within 48 Hours in Spain

Two weeks after one of the worst migration crises in Ceuta's history, calls to cross the border again on August 15 are circulating on social media, according to an RFI investigation. On July 30-31, 2026, more than 70,000 people illegally entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco within 48 hours. More than 141 people lost their lives, according to Moroccan NGOs.

Several investigations now show the decisive role played by social networks and disinformation in that sequence. Calls to cross the border on August 15 are now recurring on Instagram and Facebook.