Spain and Gibraltar have scrapped border controls between the two territories, marking a significant change in their relationship. As part of this agreement, the historic chain-link fence that separated the two areas has been taken down.
The removal of border controls enables greater freedom of movement for people and goods across the Spain-Gibraltar border. This practical change represents a shift from the previous system that required checks and documentation for crossing between the two territories.
The decision carries historical weight given the long-standing tensions between Spain and Gibraltar. The physical dismantling of the separating fence symbolizes this new approach to managing the border between Spanish territory and the British Overseas Territory.
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