In Madrid, tens of thousands of people protested against the management of the migration crisis in Ceuta

Thousands gathered in Madrid on September 26 to protest the Spanish government's handling of recent migrant influxes in Ceuta, demanding early elections. Estimates of attendance varied, with officials citing 20,000 and organizers claiming 180,000. Protesters, many waving Spanish flags, chanted slogans emphasizing the need to defend Ceuta. The city has faced a humanitarian crisis after over 70,000 migrants arrived from Morocco in late July, straining local resources. The demonstration was organized by the right-wing Sociedad Civil Española and supported by the conservative Popular Party and far-right Vox. They called for the immediate return of migrants to Morocco and for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to be tried for "treason." The government plans to expedite migrant returns and has increased temporary shelter capacities, but opposition parties argue these measures are insufficient.