Morocco Says Working to Prevent Potential New Ceuta Crossings Surge The simmering crisis in Ceuta has been a ticking time bomb for months, with a fragile border between Spain and Morocco on the brink of collapse.
The latest social media fueled exodus has left authorities scrambling to prevent another mass influx. Desperation, disinformation, and death are hallmarks of the story unfolding in Ceuta.
A July surge saw an estimated 72,000 people cross into Spain irregularly, with many using social media to spread false information about the border crossing being open.