Cats vanish in Ceuta following migrant influx

The mystery of the cats missing in Ceuta trinc the arrival

The autonomous city of Ceuta has become the scene of an unexpected controversy. Trinc the episode of mass entry of migrants, a group of cleaning staff has reported that stray cats and dogs are being found dead. The accusation, broadcast by the Cuatro program «En boca de todos» with journalist Nacho Abad, suggests that the deaths were caused by migrants, allegedly for pleasure.
This claim has sparked debate on social media, although there is no single verified piece of evidence to support it.

An accusation without proof

According to the complaint, the animals are being sacrificed out of sheer sadism. However, the migratory context in Ceuta is complex, and information is circulating without official confirmation. Some voices have suggested that these deaths could be due to other causes, such as run-over by vehicles or illness. The lack of corroborated data only fuels rumor.

The cat as food: a historical reference

There are those who recall that in times of famine, such as after the Spanish Civil War, cats were part of the diet of many families. This is where the expression «dar gato por liebre» (giving a cat for a hare) originates. This historical reference has crept into the discussion, although it does not help explain a systematic slaughter. Meanwhile, residents observe a plague of scavenging and noisy seagulls, unlike anything seen before, adding a paradoxical contrast to the case.

What is true?

The reality is that, as of this discussion, there is no official investigation underway to confirm the authorship of the deaths. The complaint from the cleaning staff is direct testimony, but it is not enough to draw conclusions. The case recalls other episodes where social alarm has gone into overdrive before verification.

It is premature to close the matter. The disappearance of the cats suggests that if anyone has the answer, they have yet to give it.