Spain allows 500 minors from Ceuta to move to mainland
By The BriefBrief
The Spanish government has reversed its earlier stance and will allow 500 migrant minors in Ceuta to relocate to the mainland. The change follows the entry of an estimated 70,000 migrants into Ceuta.
WHO:Spanish government
WHAT:Allows 500 migrant minors in Ceuta to relocate to the mainland after a prior stance of sending back people who entered illegally
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 10:33 AM ET
WHERE:Ceuta, Spain
WHY:The government changed its position after previously saying people who entered territory illegally would be sent back.
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