Madrid Protests Demand Early Elections Amid Ceuta Migration Crisis
Thousands protested in Madrid demanding early elections and criticizing Spain's handling of the Ceuta migration crisis, backed by opposition parties.
Thousands of people demonstrated in Madrid on Saturday, demanding early general elections and protesting the Spanish government's handling of the migration crisis in Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa, according to Euronews.
The protest, dubbed the "March for Dignity," started from Cibeles Square in the capital and was held with the support of the People's Party and Vox. Demonstrators expressed support for Ceuta's residents and called on the government to act against the continued arrival of migrants.
Vox leader Santiago Abascal, who attended the demonstration, demanded the return of migrants to their countries of origin and accused Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of failing to manage the crisis. He stated that the situation in Ceuta persists due to the government's policies toward Morocco.
Talks are currently underway between Spain and Morocco in an attempt to arrange the return of the migrants. Meanwhile, the Spanish and Moroccan foreign ministers recently met in New York to discuss the ongoing diplomatic efforts.
