The government argues that the monarchs do not need Morocco's "permission" to travel to Ceuta and Melilla and maintains that it will be in 2026.
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The Spanish government has asserted that the King and Queen do not require authorization from Morocco to visit the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla. Officials confirmed that a royal visit to these territories is planned for 2026, clarifying the timeline following previous statements from Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares regarding the scheduling of the trip.
The announcement addresses ongoing speculation regarding the delay of the royal visit. While earlier remarks from government leadership suggested the trip might occur in the near term, the official stance now establishes a specific timeframe for the visit, emphasizing Spanish sovereignty over the territories and dismissing the necessity of external diplomatic clearance.
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Infobae (AR)Focuses on government sovereignty assertions and clarified timeline for royal travel
Diario Libre (DO)Coverage is unrelated to the event; focuses on Dominican Republic domestic politics
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