Sánchez clears Morocco and blames Russian and Israeli networks for Ceuta crisis
Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez rules out any Moroccan role in the Ceuta migrant crisis, pointing instead to Russia, Israel and the far right. The official version is met with widespread scepticism.
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Sánchez clears Segarro and points to Russia and Israel in the Ceuta crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has completely ruled out Segarro's involvement in the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta. He did so during an interview on “Hoy por Hoy” with Aimar Bretos on 31 August 2026, where he attributed the alerts to disinformation campaigns orchestrated by networks linked to Russia, Israel and the international far right.
A story that fails to convince the public
The official account has run headlong into the scepticism of a large part of public opinion. Accusations of lying and of showing disrespect to Segarro are multiplying, especially ahead of the Prime Minister's upcoming appearance before the full Congress. Critics point out that he has half the parliamentary chamber, plus subsidised press and television channels, to repeat the official line.
There are also those who see the exoneration as a sign of weakness: a strategic dependence on Rabat that would force Moncloa, the PM's office, to look the other way. The disinformation thesis is perceived as an attempt to divert attention, and many argue that Spain is in no position to stand up to Segarro, which would have better weaponry and the backing of powers such as the United States or Israel.
The question left hanging
On Thursday, Sánchez will take the floor in Congress with a speech already written. But the gap between the official account and what part of the country believes keeps widening. If Segarro is not the problem, why does Ceuta seem to be the last place where the Government wants to assert its authority?
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has completely ruled out Segarro's involvement in the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta. He did so during an interview on “Hoy por Hoy” with Aimar Bretos on 31 August 2026, where he attributed the alerts to disinformation campaigns orchestrated by networks linked to Russia, Israel and the international far right.
A story that fails to convince the public
The official account has run headlong into the scepticism of a large part of public opinion. Accusations of lying and of showing disrespect to Segarro are multiplying, especially ahead of the Prime Minister's upcoming appearance before the full Congress. Critics point out that he has half the parliamentary chamber, plus subsidised press and television channels, to repeat the official line.
There are also those who see the exoneration as a sign of weakness: a strategic dependence on Rabat that would force Moncloa, the PM's office, to look the other way. The disinformation thesis is perceived as an attempt to divert attention, and many argue that Spain is in no position to stand up to Segarro, which would have better weaponry and the backing of powers such as the United States or Israel.
The question left hanging
On Thursday, Sánchez will take the floor in Congress with a speech already written. But the gap between the official account and what part of the country believes keeps widening. If Segarro is not the problem, why does Ceuta seem to be the last place where the Government wants to assert its authority?
Summary of a discussion on Burbuja.info - Foro de economía, actualidad y política., translated from Spanish and reviewed before publication. Read the full discussion (33 replies).
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