# How misinformation drove thousands to rush Ceuta's border

https://mins.news/en/video/13315

- Reuters, 2026-08-05 00:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvQxtzCdFwo

> Social media posts and chat groups circulated misinterpretations of claims about a Supreme Court ruling on returning migrants. The misinformation prompted more than 70,000 people to enter Ceuta irregularly. The episode shows how distorted accounts of a court decision can fuel a sudden rush toward a border.

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