In Ceuta, essential service workers organized a demonstration with the slogan 'Ceuta needs solutions.' The event is scheduled to take place in Praça de los Reyes and aims to bring together various frontline professionals.
Participants include police officers, firefighters, healthcare professionals, civil protection personnel, teachers, military personnel, and prison staff. Organizers argue that these services are vital for ensuring citizen assistance, security, emergency management, and well-being.
The protesters demand that the competent authorities implement concrete actions, provide adequate resources, and present efficient responses to a situation that cannot last indefinitely.
The College of Physicians of Ceuta also announced its participation in the demonstration, considering it fundamental to support the professionals who maintain the city's essential services and to accompany the peaceful and responsible demand for solutions.
Meanwhile, the Spanish Government confirmed that the Council of Ministers will approve an emergency package worth 165 million euros for Ceuta on Tuesday.
On Friday, the Spanish Minister of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration reported that funding to reinforce humanitarian aid in Ceuta, following the migration crisis, has been increased to 44.51 million euros from the European Union. Previously, this amount was only 6.4 million euros.
Elma Saiz, spokesperson for the Spanish Government, described the executive's reaction as 'extraordinary' both in terms of legality and humanity. This response refers to the illegal entry into the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta of more than 72,000 migrants from Morocco within a 24-hour period at the end of July, characterizing an 'exceptional dimension' situation. At least 82 people lost their lives while trying to reach Ceuta by swimming.
Almost a month later, there is still no precise data on the number of migrants remaining in Ceuta, although some estimates suggest there may be up to 8,000 individuals in an irregular situation.