Spain Says Migrants Are Returning From Ceuta
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Hundreds of migrants from Morocco have swum into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over the last week.
Around 50,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta this week, a mass influx that overwhelmed local authorities. At least 57 people died during the crossings, which prompted tighter border security measures across Europe.
Pedro Sánchez called Europe's response "selfish" and "unlawful" after Italy suspended Schengen Area free-travel arrangements with Spain over the crisis.
The pro-immigration leader is facing backlash at home and abroad after roughly 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave.
Political talk show host and comedian Bill Maher compared Spain to California after the mass migration incident in Ceuta. On Thursday, thousands of migrants from Morocco breached the border and entered Spain's enclave of Ceuta.