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Madrid overlooked early alerts on migrant surge
According to investigations by Reuters, Spanish authorities received early warnings from security unions and Civil Guard representatives at the Melilla border prior to the flow of over 70,000 migrants at the end of July 2026. However, the central government in Madrid did not take proactive measures to prevent the disaster, which resulted in at least 94 deaths. A judicial order was issued on June 29th prohibiting the immediate return of migrants via the sea, leading smugglers and traffickers to exploit this rule, thereby increasing infiltration attempts. Despite repeated warnings from unions, authorities failed to take sufficient steps, such as establishing temporary reception centers, before the massive surge—reflecting a political failure to effectively handle the crisis. The tragedy caused the deaths of dozens, with ongoing reports of missing persons, as both Morocco and Spain face criticism over border management and human flow control.
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