Evangelicals Aid Migrants After Ceuta Border Surge
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In late July 2026, tens of thousands of migrants attempted to enter Ceuta from Morocco, with Spanish authorities estimating about 80,000 arrivals, overwhelming the city's population of roughly 84‑85 000; many were later returned, leaving up to 10 000 still present.
Evangelical pastors Javier Santolaria of Iglesia de Dios, Casa de Alabanza and Juan García of Bethel Church organized food distribution, provided Arabic Scriptures, and held online services for safety; they described the situation as shocking and urged prayer and compassion.
Morocco has been accused of relaxing border controls to pressure Spain, while Spain’s Supreme Court ruled that intercepted sea migrants cannot be summarily returned but must follow normal deportation procedures; the event drew international attention and sparked debate over immigration policy.