Policy Center for the New South advocates for proactive approach to Ceuta crisis

He emphasizes the need to anticipate and address issues before they escalate, rather than merely reacting. Bassou highlights that while some factors are difficult to change, others, such as migration flows, new routes, signals from departure zones, and decisions influencing behavior, can be monitored. He advocates for a multi-faceted approach beyond just security, including monitoring tensions, managing information, addressing social vulnerabilities, and improving coordination between both sides of the border.

The report notes a significant increase in irregular entries into Ceuta, from 978 in the first half of 2025 to 2,582 in the same period of 2026, reaching 2,826 by July 15, 2026. The maritime route also gained importance as a way to bypass the heavily militarized land border. Bassou stresses the importance of early detection of rising tensions.

He also points out that while security measures are essential for protecting lives and dismantling criminal networks, they are insufficient on their own. The digital space is identified as a crucial area for prevention, requiring constant monitoring of information in departure zones and rapid refutation of rumors. The July crisis demonstrated how distorted