The political and social landscape of Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, is under strain due to an unprecedented influx of migrants and asylum seekers. In response, the mayor of Ceuta, Juan Jesus Vivas, has called for the immediate establishment of detention centers to accommodate and manage this growing population. The surge occurred at the end of July when thousands crossed from Morocco using makeshift rafts and swimming, triggering a debate about the EU's external borders and tensions between Spain and other EU members. According to estimates by Spanish authorities, around 80,000 migrants have attempted the journey, with over 70,000 returned to Morocco. The remaining thousands, including hundreds of unaccompanied minors, struggle to access basic necessities such as food, water, shelter, and sanitation, placing a significant burden on Ceuta's resources. This situation has sparked a contentious political battle between Spain's central government and regional authorities, with the main conservative Popular Party and far-right Vox opposing the intake of unaccompanied children under current legal provisions. As a result, Mayor Vivas believes that the current number of approximately 8,000 to 11,000 migrants in Ceuta is unsustainable and disputes the government's claim that only 2,500 remain. To address these challenges, the Spanish government has deployed additional police and troops, but local protests continue to demand more effective management of the migration crisis, which they argue has left the enclave unsafe.