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Spanish Far-Right Activists Protest Migration in Madrid Amid Ceuta Crisis

General9 sourcesSep 6, 2026
FlatRigor 479 sources

The Story

Dozens of far-right activists raised their arms in Nazi-style salutes and sang a Spanish fascist anthem in Madrid on Wednesday, amid protests against the government’s handling of migration. Between 60 and 70 members of Núcleo Nacional, an ultra-nationalist anti-immigrant group, participated in broader demonstrations across Spain. The protests, called by Spain’s conservative People’s Party and far-right Vox party, drew about 50,000 people in Madrid. They responded to an influx of migrants from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish territory. Núcleo Nacional activists chanted, "Ceuta is not for sale, Ceuta will defend itself," and sang "Cara al Sol," a fascist anthem. The demonstration resulted in clashes, with four arrests and four police officers injured. Protesters also confronted journalists. In late July, tens of thousands of mostly Moroccan immigrants surged into Ceuta, with thousands remaining. This created diplomatic tensions, especially with Italy. Migrants in Ceuta were reportedly filmed pulling a baby bottlenose dolphin from the waves and beating it to death, sparking outrage, as dolphins are a protected species. The Spanish opposition is described as engaging in warmongering against Morocco, framing the Ceuta crisis as a proxy battle. Spain's Prime Minister Sánchez is seen as standing alone in defence of Morocco. Spain is preparing a new migrant shelter in Ceuta and has seized control of its border.

The Spread

What they agree on

  • Far-right activists in Spain held protests against the government's handling of migration, specifically regarding the influx of migrants into Ceuta.
  • These protests included participants making Nazi-style salutes and singing a Spanish fascist anthem.
  • The demonstrations in Madrid, also supported by the People's Party and Vox party, drew tens of thousands of people.
  • The influx of migrants into Ceuta from Morocco occurred in late July, with thousands still remaining in the Spanish territory.
  • The situation in Ceuta has created diplomatic tensions between Spain and other European countries.

Where they split

  • The Forward focuses on the specific actions of Núcleo Nacional activists, detailing their Nazi-style salutes and the singing of "Cara al Sol."
  • RedState highlights a controversial incident involving migrants allegedly attacking a dolphin in Ceuta, providing a video description.
  • The North Africa Post frames the Spanish opposition's actions as "warmongering against Morocco" and turning the crisis into a "proxy battle."
  • Spiked uses strong language, stating "The invasion of Ceuta has driven Spain to breaking point."

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