Sánchez blames Ceuta border crisis on criminal gangs, disinformation tied to Russia, Israel and far right

After 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta in late July 2026 with up to 141 dead, PM Sánchez told Cadena Ser that "criminal gangs" weaponised a narrow court ruling via disinformation spread on social media accounts "associated with Russia, Israel and the international far right." Sánchez cleared Moroccan authorities, saying no intelligence agency disputes their non-involvement. Around 1,500 migrants remain.