Spain has warned Italy it will implement reciprocal measures affecting travelers from Italy if Rome doesn’t lift temporary border controls by Sunday. These controls were imposed following a surge of migrants entering the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco last week. The Spanish government views the Italian measures as disproportionate and damaging. The threat signals escalating tensions between the two countries regarding migration management. Spain insists the situation in Ceuta was exceptional and does not warrant sustained border restrictions. Failure to remove the controls could lead to disruptions in air and sea travel between Spain and Italy. Madrid is seeking a swift resolution to avoid further deterioration of bilateral relations.