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Spanish disinformation uses taxis for migrant transport
The article examines the media transformation of the image of cars parked near the Bab Sebta area, where it was used as false intelligence evidence in a Spanish report linking them to the movement of undocumented migrants. The aim was to influence public opinion and achieve security and political objectives. The photo, published by the "Fuspoboli" newspaper, shows an ordinary scene of a taxi stand, with no evidence of planned operations or migrant exploitation, despite its use within a broader context to accuse Morocco and link the migrant flow to Moroccan policies. This was accompanied by tense Spanish political and media statements and stances, sometimes focusing on accusing Moroccan citizens or Muslims for security or espionage motives, often without solid judicial evidence. The events, which began in July, demonstrate how the issue of mass migration transformed into an media battle, with narratives connecting it to Moroccan plots diminishing in favor of focusing on individual stories and claims of fleeing poverty or spies. This reflects some media outlets’ tendencies toward sensationalism and misinformation, along with increased political exploitation of the crisis.
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