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The ongoing Ceuta crisis intensified today with the resignation of Gonzalo Sanz, Head of Cabinet of the Government Delegation in Ceuta, who accused the delegate of lying about warnings from the National Intelligence Center (CNI) regarding a mass arrival. The Spanish government is now scrutinizing the Chief of Staff of President Pedro Sánchez over alleged failures related to these CNI reports. Meanwhile, a fire engulfed approximately 40 migrant shanties in El Tarajal, Ceuta, forcing hundreds of evacuations. Further political fallout from the Ceuta situation includes the Popular Party (PP) directly accusing Morocco of responsibility for the 'invasion' of Ceuta. Additionally, police have detected immigrants from the Ceuta assault using rented Spanish identification documents, suggesting a sophisticated network facilitating illegal entries. In other key developments, the Supreme Court is questioning the application of the 'Law of Grandchildren' regarding nationality, drawing challenges from beneficiaries. Congress has approved a law to nationalize Sahrawi people, despite criticism from the Moncloa. Catalonia is marking its National Day, Diada 2026, with various events, as a new poll indicates the Alliance party is gaining ground as a leading pro-independence force.

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The Head of Cabinet of the Government Delegation in Ceuta, Gonzalo Sanz, has resigned, accusing the delegate of lying about critical warnings from the CNI regarding a mass migrant arrival on August 29th. This comes as the government scrutinizes President Pedro Sánchez's Chief of Staff over failures to act on these intelligence reports. Additionally, a fire destroyed 40 migrant shanties in El Tarajal, Ceuta, and police identified migrants using rented Spanish IDs in the assault on the city. The…

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