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WorldPublished: 6 August 2026 at 08:50

Ceuta mayor: More than half of remaining migrants in Spanish enclave are youths

The mayor of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, has said that of the more than 2,000 migrants remaining in the Spanish North African territory, some 1,100 are young people, and government support is needed to decide how to proceed.

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The mayor of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, has reported on the current situation with migrants in the Spanish North African territory. More than 2,000 people who crossed the border have remained in Ceuta, and approximately 1,100 of them are young people. This means that youths account for more than half of the remaining border crossers.

Vivas noted that these young people are wandering around the city, and local officials do not yet know how to handle the situation. He has asked the Spanish government for help in deciding what to do. According to the mayor, the local authorities are unable to solve this problem on their own. Government support is needed to determine the next steps.

Ceuta is a Spanish territory located on the northern coast of Africa. The presence of such a large group of young migrants has become a challenge for the city. The mayor has turned to the central government, asking it to take part in finding a solution.

No concrete decisions have been announced so far. The local administration is awaiting a response from the government. Since more than half of the remaining migrants are young people, this issue requires careful consideration. Vivas has stressed that action is needed, but it is not yet clear what measures will be taken. The question remains open, and the mayor hopes that the Spanish government will provide the necessary assistance.

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