Ceuta Overrun: Thousands of Migrants Settle

Martinez alleges collusion between the Spanish government and Morocco, accusing them of providing food and shelter, and she advocates for a state of emergency to facilitate the return of migrants across the border.

Virginia Martinez observed thousands of individuals living on the beaches and in mountainous areas, with the population consisting almost entirely of people from Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa.

She described the environment as having severe sanitary issues, noting unpleasant odors emanating from the settlements, particularly when viewed from the sea.

Migrants were heard chanting the name of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, indicating their belief that they are in Ceuta thanks to the government's policies.

Martinez highlights that local Spanish residents are reportedly unable to use public beaches or move freely due to the extensive migrant settlements, which have also spawned an unregulated market where goods are sold.

She asserts that the Spanish government applies different rules to migrants compared to its own citizens, creating a situation where migrants feel supported in their presence.

Virginia Martinez cited that 80,000 people crossed the border between July 30 and July 31, with approximately 12,000 migrants reportedly remaining in Spain.

These individuals are said to be receiving state-funded aid including food from the Red Cross, shelter, and health insurance, with the demographic primarily composed of men of fighting age.

Migrants have constructed small streets and organized settlements on the beach, characterizing the situation as an 'organized chaos' where they await asylum paperwork to move further into Europe.

Martinez describes the situation as an invasion, alleging that Morocco is facilitating this movement by using migrants as 'human shields'.

While the Spanish socialist government maintains that beach camps were cleared and migrants relocated to shelters, Virginia Martinez notes that thousands still sleep on the beaches without sanitation.

The area has transformed into an unregulated market where migrants sell food, tobacco, and other supplies, with food being cooked directly on the beach without any health regulations, making the beach effectively 'theirs now'.

The migrant population is predominantly composed of men of fighting age, with a notably small presence of women.

Migrants often resell food provided by NGOs, and an improvised hospital exists within the camp to treat injuries resulting from internal conflicts, with Martinez claiming NGOs prioritize migrant care over local Spanish needs.

Since late July, over 70,000 migrants have rushed the border from Morocco, leading to increased social tension in Ceuta.

Local prosecutors report daily sexual assaults and gang-related violence, causing fear among local Spanish residents who now avoid public beaches and other areas that have become effectively off-limits.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez faces intense public pressure and calls for his resignation due to his administration's handling of border policy and the ongoing migrant crisis.