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Live Updates: After Tens of Thousands of Migrants Enter Spanish Territory, Most Return to Morocco

NYT > World News·July 31, 2026
Live Updates: After Tens of Thousands of Migrants Enter Spanish Territory, Most Return to Morocco

Tens of thousands of migrants entered Spanish territory, specifically the city of Ceuta, from Morocco, but approximately 48,000 of them returned within a day. The sudden influx of up to 60,000 people created a crisis for Spain's government, which has a pro-immigration stance. Nearly three dozen migrants lost their lives in the incident, highlighting the dangers and challenges associated with such mass migrations. The rapid return of many migrants has helped to alleviate the immediate crisis, but its impact on Spain's immigration policies remains to be seen.

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