Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has shifted blame for the recent crisis in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, away from Morocco and towards external actors. He accused Russia, Israel, and a far-right international network of disseminating false information that triggered the influx of migrants. Sánchez stated these “bulos” – or falsehoods – instigated the mass crossing of the border. This marks a significant change in tone, effectively absolving Morocco of responsibility for the incident which caused a diplomatic rift. He further announced that King Felipe VI will visit Morocco for the first time during this government’s tenure, signaling an attempt to repair relations. The move aims to de-escalate tensions and rebuild trust between the two countries following the migrant surge. This is a notable diplomatic shift after a period of strained relations with Rabat.