Spain's Ceuta residents blame Sanchez as city recovers from deadly migrant surge
Residents of Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta expressed fear and frustration on Saturday as the city began returning to normal after a mass crossing from Morocco that left at least 67 people dead.
Spanish authorities said most of the estimated 50,000 to 60,000 people who entered between Thursday and Friday had returned to Morocco.
Resident David blamed Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's migration policies and accused Morocco of using the crossings to pressure Spain.
"We have a feeling inside that we are on edge, with tears, with frustration, with hopelessness," he said. Tensions resurfaced after members of the far-right group Nucleo Nacional and political activist Alvise Perez visited the city, triggering counter-demonstrations.
Another resident, Helena, criticised the visit and questioned Morocco's claim that it had no prior knowledge of the mass crossing.
Spanish authorities said at least 67 people died during the incident, with many drowning while attempting to swim around coastal barriers.
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