The Ceuta crisis exacerbates the rift between the Interior Ministry and police commanders: "They already know that Sánchez's government is finished."

Following the migration crisis in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta, widespread protests broke out across various Spanish cities on Wednesday as demonstrators gathered to condemn the response of Pedro Sánchez's government. The handling of the situation has drawn sharp criticism from opposition political parties.

Simultaneously, the crisis has exacerbated institutional tensions domestically, triggering a severe rift between the Ministry of the Interior and senior police leadership. The friction is highlighted by unusual escalations, including the interior minister issuing a formal written request for explanations to the director of the National Police whom he had previously appointed, prompting the police chief to convene an emergency meeting.