The Trump administration warned its citizens to travel to Spain due to the Muslim invasion in Ceuta

The massive arrival of migrants from Morocco to the Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla triggered a serious security crisis that forced the communist government of Spain to deploy military forces alongside the National Police and the Civil Guard. The incident also led the U.S. Embassy in Spain to issue an alert for its citizens and supported the warnings from President Donald Trump about the dangers of allowing borders to remain exposed to uncontrolled migratory flows.

The U.S. Embassy noted that thousands of migrants had arrived in Ceuta and hundreds in Melilla in just 24 hours, a situation it described as potentially ''unpredictable and dangerous.'' Washington advised its citizens to avoid the affected areas, stay away from possible demonstrations, and follow the instructions of Spanish authorities.

The Spanish government deployed the military to try to contain the situation, while agents from the National Police and the Civil Guard reinforced border points. The magnitude of the incident was reflected in the official figures: the Spanish Ministry of the Interior reported that around 50,000 invaders had crossed the border since Thursday morning, although about 48,300 had returned to Morocco before 6:00 PM on Friday.

The president of the Ceuta government, Juan Jesús Vivas, raised the estimate even further, stating that up to 60,000 people may have attempted to cross in recent days.

The emergency also left a high number of victims. The representative of the Spanish government in Ceuta reported the discovery of 57 bodies on Spanish territory and warned that there could be more fatalities on the Moroccan side. Some people drowned, while others may have been crushed during attempts to overcome the breakwater located near the border.

In the midst of the crisis, Italy announced the suspension of the Schengen free movement provisions with Spain, affecting travel between the two countries by air and sea. The Madrid government considered that the Italian decision violated European Union treaties.

The Italian Deputy Prime Minister, Antonio Tajani, defended the measure as necessary to protect citizens and European borders. He also called for a joint response from EU countries to prevent the entry of migratory flows that he described as uncontrolled and warned about the associated risks, including terrorism.

President Donald Trump used the crisis to reinforce one of his main political warnings: that a border without effective controls can quickly become a national security problem. During a cabinet meeting, Trump described the events in Spain as something that ''looks like an invasion'' and warned that the United States could experience an even worse situation if Republicans lose the November midterm elections.

The statement aligns with the immigration policy promoted by Trump since his return to the White House, which is based on strengthening borders, accelerating deportations, and combating illegal immigration. For the president, the European experience serves as a warning about the consequences of allowing mass entries without sufficient controls.

The situation in Spain also brings back into focus Trump's criticisms of the Spanish socialist government. The U.S. president has repeatedly questioned Madrid's security and defense policies, arguing that Western governments must prioritize the protection of their citizens and the control of their borders.

Currently, the State Department maintains Spain at a level 2 travel advisory, which recommends exercising increased caution due to risks related to terrorism and unrest. The alert was originally issued in May 2025.