Social media is a driver in this issue:
BBC News, Spain’s PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco, 31 Jul 2026
“Ceuta on the North African coast is separated from mainland Spain by the Strait of Gibraltar. It has long been a focal point for migrants attempting to reach Europe. During the summer months there is often a big push to reach Ceuta, typically organised over social media.”
