Ceuta migrant surge prompts scrutiny of Morocco's Trump ties

theguardian.com

Morocco's ties with Trump administration face scrutiny after over 70,000 people surged into Spanish enclave Ceuta, with observers suggesting Rabat may have allowed the crossing. Morocco named a $1bn highway after Trump, while US officials blamed Spain. Analysts said Rabat’s close ties with Washington, plus disputes over Ceuta and Western Sahara, may have influenced its response. This echoed May 2021 when Morocco loosened controls to let 8,000 cross; experts warn Europe’s migration reliance leaves it vulnerable.


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