# How Spain’s Migration Crisis Sparked a Political Storm, Fueled by Social Media

https://mins.news/en/item/11972

- BBC Chinese, 2026-08-02 09:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cy07vj18epyo/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Tens of thousands of Moroccan migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta by swimming and walking, with at least 67 people reported dead. Most of those involved have since returned. The episode nevertheless triggered a political storm across the European Union, while misinformation on social media helped drive the controversy.

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