The PSOE rejects criticism for not anticipating the Ceuta crisis: "It's very easy to have an opinion from the comfort of Madrid."

Montse Mínguez, spokesperson for the PSOE Federal Executive Commission, has publicly rejected criticism directed at the Spanish government regarding its failure to anticipate the recent crisis in Ceuta. Parliamentary groups, including both opposition parties and government allies, had previously accused the administration of lacking foresight despite having access to relevant intelligence.