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Ceuta events leave Algeria unaffected
The mass migration crisis that took place in the occupied city of Ceuta at the end of July 2026 demonstrated that the relations between Madrid and Rabat remain strong. The Spanish government was keen to contain the crisis and avoid turning it into a comprehensive diplomatic confrontation with Morocco. Despite internal and external pressures, Spain did not leverage the Sahara issue as a means of pressure against Morocco. Instead, coordination with Rabat continued regarding the return of migrants and the strengthening of border controls, with assurances that the bilateral relations were unaffected by the crisis. Spanish government officials also confirmed that their relations with Morocco are "excellent" and that cooperation persists, emphasizing Madrid's adherence to its sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla. On the other hand, the crisis was exploited by Algeria and the Polisario Front to pursue political gains, but Madrid did not express support for the Algerian stance on the Sahara issue. Instead, it underscored the importance of its relationship with Rabat and rejected any political use of the crisis. Overall, developments suggest that Madrid chose to separate the management of the migration crisis from the Sahara file, which prevented a major diplomatic escalation between the two countries.
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