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Social Media Fueled Spain’s Europe Wide Political Storm

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Image showing Spanish Civil Guard officers monitor migrants near Ceuta's coastal border as the "Social Media Fallout" headline highlights the role of online misinformation in Spain's migrant crisis.

Social Media Fueled Spain’s Europe Wide Political Storm Spain’s migrant crisis has rapidly evolved from a humanitarian emergency into one of Europe’s most divisive political issues. In late July, tens of thousands of migrants crossed or attempted to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, overwhelming a city of about 85,000 residents. Spanish … Read more

Spain Sends Troops as Thousands Enter Ceuta From Morocco

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Image showing Spanish troops and an armored vehicle guarding the Ceuta border as a map highlights Ceuta's location during a massive migrant border surge from Morocco.

Spain Sends Troops as Thousands Enter Ceuta From Morocco Spain has deployed troops to the North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco on July 30, triggering one of the largest border surges in recent years. Many entered the Spanish territory by swimming around border barriers, using inflatable tubes, or crossing … Read more