The Spanish government is challenging a judge’s order restricting information sharing among agents regarding the events surrounding the influx of migrants into Ceuta. Judge Tardón instructed agents to withhold information, a decision the government claims it does not understand. The government firmly maintains that claims of Moroccan involvement in orchestrating the border breach are false, labeling them a “rumor.” This dispute arises as a judicial investigation looms, potentially scrutinizing the government’s handling of the situation. The government believes it is facing a smear campaign, referencing what they call a "dirt machine"—a term implying politically motivated attacks. This latest development escalates tensions as Spain navigates the diplomatic fallout and legal challenges stemming from the Ceuta incident. The government is actively defending its narrative and resisting what it perceives as attempts to misrepresent the facts.