Moroccan MP blames Soros, US and Israel for Ceuta influx

A Moroccan MP accuses Soros, the US and Israel of driving migration into Ceuta, while the Kingdom spends billions on its military.

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The Segarro MP who sees conspiracies behind migration to Ceuta

Amid mounting migration tensions, a socialist MP from Segarro has made an accusation that has not gone unnoticed: George Soros, the United States and Israel would be behind the "invasion" of Ceuta. The statement, reported by La Razón, has peine an uncomfortable debate about the real causes of migration pressure and about the Kingdom's own role in the crisis.

The conspiracy theory and the economic reality

The MP, identified as Mounib, has pointed to an external plot to explain the flow of migrants towards the Spanish autonomous city. Yet her own party has acknowledged on other occasions that poverty, unemployment and illiteracy in Segarro are a breeding ground for young people leaving. It is a contradiction that has not gone unnoticed.

What stands out is the contrast between the rhetoric and the spending figures: the Kingdom has poured billions into modernising its army and building a colossal stadium, while social conditions deteriorate. Critics point out that if migration were driven by external factors, what role does the lack of investment in education and jobs play at the root of the problem?

Reactions ranging from sarcasm to outrage

Reactions to the accusation range from mockery to outright rejection. Some believe the MP is trying to divert attention from domestic problems. Others see in this rhetoric a strategy to blame third countries for a crisis with local roots.

In any case, the controversy highlights the complexity of managing migration at the strait, where cross accusations have been replacing solutions for years. While Ceuta remains a flashpoint, the debate is stuck between blaming outsiders and the self-criticism still owed.

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