“A massive and uncontrolled influx of migrants from Morocco into Ceuta could cause unpredictable and dangerous security situations. Spain has redeployed the Spanish military, National Police, and Civil Guard to the region due to this serious situation. Americans are advised to reconsider travel to this territory considering the threats to their safety,” the statement said.
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The general warning for Spain remains at level 2 (“Exercise increased caution”).
This statement replaces the previous one issued on May 12, 2025.
There are a total of 4 warning levels
Level 1 – Exercise normal precautions (Exercise normal precautions):
- The lowest risk level. The country is generally safe, with no special threats, although a minimal risk exists in any international travel
Level 2 – Exercise increased caution (Exercise increased caution):
- Increased security or health risk factors are observed in the country (e.g., higher crime rates or local unrest)
Level 3 – Reconsider travel (Reconsider travel):
- Travel is not prohibited, but serious security risks in the country call for careful evaluation of the necessity of travel
Level 4 – Do not travel (Do not travel):
- The highest and strictest level. Due to life-threatening risks (armed conflicts, crime, or extreme health and safety conditions), travel is not recommended or immediate departure is advised, and the U.S. government warns of very limited ability to provide assistance in emergencies.
What is happening in Ceuta?
15min reminds that on Saturday France and Italy tightened border controls as about 60,000 people moved into Ceuta – a Spanish enclave in North Africa. This triggered one of the largest migrant crises in the EU in recent years.
Migrants arrived in Ceuta from Morocco, with at least 67 people dying trying to reach the enclave. According to officials, most migrants have already returned to Morocco.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez blamed human traffickers for the influx, who spread rumors about a Supreme Court decision last month that illegal migrants arriving by sea cannot be immediately returned.
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On Saturday, P. Sanchez condemned what he saw as the selfish attitude of some EU countries in responding to the migrant crisis in Spain’s Ceuta enclave and himself called for a meeting of the interior ministers of the 27 Community members.
“In the current international context, the European Union cannot afford such a selfish, polarizing, and illegal reaction,” P. Sanchez wrote in a letter addressed to bloc leaders, which the news agency AFP reviewed.
The 18.5 sq km territory of Ceuta and the nearby Melilla exclave are the only two European land borders with Africa. Moroccan officials have not yet issued an official statement regarding the migrant flow.
