# ‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster

https://mins.news/en/item/14981

- The Guardian, 2026-08-06 09:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/06/trump-influence-morocco-spotlight-ceuta-border-disaster

> Washington’s relationship with Rabat is facing scrutiny as questions grow over what caused the deadly influx into Spain’s tiny territory of Ceuta. Spain is dealing with the aftermath of more than 70,000 people entering suddenly before being swiftly returned. Morocco and Donald Trump have long displayed their close ties publicly. Morocco announced this year that it would be the first African country to join Trump’s Board of Peace. The king has also named a $1bn highway beside disputed Western Sahara after Trump.

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