The Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, will appear this Tuesday before the Defense Commission of the Congress of Deputies. The objective is to detail the work carried out by the Armed Forces during the migratory crisis in Ceuta, which was characterized by the massive entry of approximately 80,000 individuals from Morocco in late July.
Among the key issues Robles must address are the information held by the National Intelligence Center (CNI) and the Intelligence Center of the Armed Forces (CIFAS) prior to the massive migrant arrival, as well as the role Morocco played in the events.
The minister has adopted a more critical stance towards Rabat compared to other government members. Following the crisis, Robles urged Morocco to "not touch" Ceuta and Melilla, and also questioned the involvement of minors in the incidents. These statements contrasted with those of other ministers, who have defended Morocco as a "reliable" and "loyal" partner.
Additionally, the minister will need to provide explanations regarding the conditions of the military personnel deployed in Ceuta. This comes after more than twenty service members contracted scabies and several professional associations denounced the state of the accommodations.
This appearance coincides with the day the government will declare the Ceuta crisis as being of interest to national security. The Minister of Territorial Policy, Ángel Víctor Torres, will assume sole command, while the Executive prepares measures to enhance security, expedite returns, and manage the situation of migrant minors.
