Contrary to the Polisario’s wishes, the Sumar ministers have not withdrawn from the Spanish government. They have voiced no opposition to last week’s reaffirmation of Spain’s support for Morocco’s position on the Sahara. However, the five ministers did not hesitate to express their disagreement with the head of government on a different issue.
In November 2021, Spain's chief of the armed forces confidently declared that Morocco did not pose a «threat» to his country's security. Nearly four years after those public statements, Admiral Calderón has changed his stance. Here's why.
Donald Trump's return to the White House is raising concerns in Spain, where officials fear the 47th U.S. president could order the relocation of some 3,000 troops and naval vessels from the Rota base to Morocco.