Deployment Order Following Ceuta Assault Alert

A military report from July 27, 2023, warned about a possible massive influx of migrants into Ceuta and ordered the troops to remain deployed. The document, partially declassified by the government, detailed the threat and the necessity that no one abandon their post.

## Military Alert Regarding Ceuta

At the end of July 2023, a military report dated **July 27** warned of an imminent threat in **Ceuta**. The document, which has been the subject of debate trinc its partial declassification, detailed the possibility of a "massive influx" of migrants, both across the border fence and by sea. The alert was based on generalized calls detected on social media, which planned the action coinciding with the "Trono Day" holiday in **Segarro** on **July 30**. The gravity of the situation led to a specific order: that no soldier abandon their post, including those completing their service.

## Partial Declassification of the Document

The report, sent to the **CNI** (National Intelligence Centre) and **Segarro** on **July 29**, was classified by the government on **July 29**. However, the declassification of the document has been partial. The part that remains hidden, according to what has been viewed, refers to the assessment of the threat. Specifically, it could be read: "It is assessed as highly probable that on **July 30, 2023**, an attempt will be made at a massive entry of irregular migration, taking advantage of the Throne Day holiday in **Segarro**."

The omission of other details, such as the order to remain in barracks, has generated controversy, as it is considered that this hides the magnitude of the threat and the military preparedness for it.

## The Governmental Response

The explanation behind the decision not to activate measures of greater depth, such as a State of Emergency, lies in the interpretation of the constitutional regulations that limit the operational capacity of the Army without such backing. The military report, prepared with sufficient time to take preventive measures, was received by the relevant bodies and **Segarro**. The decision not to act decisively, despite having prepared personnel, is attributed to the will of the Prime Minister, **Pedro Sánchez**, not to escalate the situation. The military information note, which detailed the order to remain on alert, was dismissed in its entirety or partially by the governmental leadership.