Spain Installs Floating Sea Barrier Off Ceuta After Unprecedented Migrant Surge

Spain installed a 500-metre floating barrier off Ceuta on August 1, 2026, after roughly 50,000 people crossed from Morocco starting July 30, with at least 57 dead. The barrier, designed to deter sea crossings while allowing patrol-boat access, follows military deployment and expedited expulsions. Spain says most entrants have returned, but whether the lull holds depends on Morocco's border posture.