Sensing that political winds in Spain may be shifting in favor of a broad right-wing bloc, Polisario leader Brahim Ghali appears to be making overtures to the People's Party (PP) and Vox. In remarks to a conservative Spanish media outlet, Ghali warned of what he described as the threat posed by «Moroccan expansionism» to Spain's continued sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla.
The border crisis between Melilla and Nador has revived long-standing demands to reinstate the visa-free crossing system, as the border crossings have recently become a point of unprecedented tension and congestion. While Spanish voices speak of an «economic and social paralysis» within Melilla, Moroccan stakeholders are calling for easing the restrictions that have impacted familial and humanitarian ties between the two sides.
Debate in Spain over Ceuta and Melilla is intensifying after statements from U.S. officials raised questions about their status, prompting the People’s Party to take action on the ground while the government opts for a cautious approach to avoid escalation.
Statements and reports attributed to U.S. officials are rekindling debate over Spain’s «sovereignty» of Ceuta and Melilla. Against a backdrop of rising tensions between Madrid and Washington, these signals are fueling growing concern in the Spanish media.
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