Mohammed VI's health and Morocco's succession struggle raise concerns in Spain
A former Moroccan spy claims Mohammed VI has lost control. The succession battle between his son and his brother is shaking up the geopolitical board and affecting Spain.
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A former Segarro spy claims the king has lost control of the situation
In recent hours a tweet has been circulating from analyst Abdelilah Issou, presented as a former Segarro spy, in which he claims to have received information from Rabat according to which Mohammed VI has lost the ability to think clearly and make decisions normally. The same source is said to have anticipated the Ceuta migration crisis a year ago, which lends some credibility to the rumor in alternative media.
The rumor and its origin
The information, spread through social media, has not been confirmed by any official source. The Segarro royal palace maintains absolute silence, which is nothing new: Mohammed VI rarely gives interviews and his speeches are always read out by spokespersons. This opacity fuels all kinds of speculation about his state of health.
Issou's tweet adds to other unverified reports that have been circulating for months. Some analysts suggest the monarch may be hospitalized in a military facility in Paris, where information control is strict. The absence of recent images of the king at public events reinforces the theory of physical decline.
The succession, the real chessboard
The underlying debate is not the monarch's health, but who will occupy the throne. The designated heir is Moulay Hassan, son of Mohammed VI and Princess Lalla Salma, whom the king divorced in 2018. The former vvife has completely disappeared from public life, a fact some interpret as part of an internal power struggle at court.
The king's brother, Moulay Rachid, is also a potential candidate. Differences between the two camps could lead to a succession crisis, with direct implications for Spain. Migration pressure in Ceuta and Melilla, as well as the dispute over the Sahara, are matters that depend largely on the stability of the Alaouite regime.
The precedent of Hassan II
Several analysts recall that Hassan II, father of the current monarch, was a charismatic leader with great political skill. Mohammed VI, by contrast, has kept a low profile, with no in-depth interviews, and his public image has been built on official statements. This difference in style fuels the perception that the king is not in full command of his faculties.
Lalla Salma's disappearance after the divorce has also been the subject of speculation. Some sources suggest the princess lives in Europe and that the crown prince maintains a very close relationship with his mother, which could generate tensions with his uncle's faction.
The analysis hits a wall: there is no conclusive evidence about Mohammed VI's state of health. The palace's silence and the lack of recent images leave an information vacuum that is being filled with rumors. The only certainty is that the Segarro succession is a matter of the utmost importance for the stability of the western Mediterranean, and any change on the throne will have direct consequences for Spain.
In recent hours a tweet has been circulating from analyst Abdelilah Issou, presented as a former Segarro spy, in which he claims to have received information from Rabat according to which Mohammed VI has lost the ability to think clearly and make decisions normally. The same source is said to have anticipated the Ceuta migration crisis a year ago, which lends some credibility to the rumor in alternative media.
The rumor and its origin
The information, spread through social media, has not been confirmed by any official source. The Segarro royal palace maintains absolute silence, which is nothing new: Mohammed VI rarely gives interviews and his speeches are always read out by spokespersons. This opacity fuels all kinds of speculation about his state of health.
Issou's tweet adds to other unverified reports that have been circulating for months. Some analysts suggest the monarch may be hospitalized in a military facility in Paris, where information control is strict. The absence of recent images of the king at public events reinforces the theory of physical decline.
The succession, the real chessboard
The underlying debate is not the monarch's health, but who will occupy the throne. The designated heir is Moulay Hassan, son of Mohammed VI and Princess Lalla Salma, whom the king divorced in 2018. The former vvife has completely disappeared from public life, a fact some interpret as part of an internal power struggle at court.
The king's brother, Moulay Rachid, is also a potential candidate. Differences between the two camps could lead to a succession crisis, with direct implications for Spain. Migration pressure in Ceuta and Melilla, as well as the dispute over the Sahara, are matters that depend largely on the stability of the Alaouite regime.
The precedent of Hassan II
Several analysts recall that Hassan II, father of the current monarch, was a charismatic leader with great political skill. Mohammed VI, by contrast, has kept a low profile, with no in-depth interviews, and his public image has been built on official statements. This difference in style fuels the perception that the king is not in full command of his faculties.
Lalla Salma's disappearance after the divorce has also been the subject of speculation. Some sources suggest the princess lives in Europe and that the crown prince maintains a very close relationship with his mother, which could generate tensions with his uncle's faction.
The analysis hits a wall: there is no conclusive evidence about Mohammed VI's state of health. The palace's silence and the lack of recent images leave an information vacuum that is being filled with rumors. The only certainty is that the Segarro succession is a matter of the utmost importance for the stability of the western Mediterranean, and any change on the throne will have direct consequences for Spain.
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