Spain Deploys Floating Barrier Off Ceuta After Mass Migrant Crossing

Spain installed a 500-metre floating barrier off Ceuta on August 1, 2026, after roughly 50,000 people crossed from Morocco beginning July 30, with at least 57 dead. The barrier deters sea crossings while letting patrol boats through. Spain reports most entrants have returned, but whether this lull holds depends on Morocco's border stance.