Santiago Abascal
Coverage of Santiago Abascal in the Nexus archive.
- How Lamine Yamal became a symbol of Spain’s identity debate
Lamine Yamal, a 19-year-old Spanish footballer born to Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean parents, has sparked debates about Spanish identity due to his religious practices and heritage. His public sujud gesture during the World Cup and social media reactions highlight tensions around nationality and belonging, with political figures and organizations weighing in on multiculturalism and hate content.
- At least 72 dead amid mass migrant rush to storm Spanish enclave of Ceuta sparking border crisis
At least 72 migrants died during a mass surge to storm the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa, sparking a humanitarian crisis and political debate over immigration in Spain and Europe. The influx, involving 50,000-60,000 migrants, led to drownings and a stampede, with far-right leaders demanding stricter border controls and blame shifting between authorities and migrants.
- Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory
Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, experienced a border surge with 50,000-60,000 migrants crossing into the territory, leading to at least 72 deaths. Most migrants later returned to Morocco, but the crisis reignited immigration debates in Europe. Far-right politicians and counterprotesters clashed over the situation, while locals disputed the causes of the surge.
- Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory
Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in North Africa, experienced a border surge with 60,000 migrants entering over two days, resulting in 72 deaths. Most migrants have since left, but the crisis has sparked debates on responsibility and far-right calls for expelling remaining migrants, leading to counterprotests.
- Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory
Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, experienced a border surge with 60,000 migrants entering, leading to 72 deaths and a humanitarian crisis. Most migrants left for Morocco by Sunday, but the city remains divided over the causes and responsibilities. Far-right politicians and counterprotesters clashed over immigration policies.
- Ceuta crisis puts Spain’s Sánchez under fire over migration policies
Spain's opposition parties criticize Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez over a migration crisis in Ceuta, where tens of thousands of unauthorized migrants breached the border. Sánchez called the influx an 'attack' on Spain's territorial integrity, while critics linked the crisis to his government's policy to legalize over 1 million unauthorized migrants. The Spanish army was mobilized to secure the border, and approximately 50,000 people entered Ceuta illegally, with half voluntarily returning to Morocco.
- Migration crisis hits Spain as thousands enter from Morocco
Thousands of migrants from Morocco have caused chaos in Spain's Ceuta, prompting criticism of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's migration policies. The crisis follows a court decision blocking deportations and has drawn backlash from political opponents and European anti-immigration groups.