Madrid Creates 'Single Command' Under Torres to Coordinate Ceuta Response

Spain's Cabinet approved a royal decree establishing a 'single command' for the Ceuta response, coordinating five ministries under Territorial Policy Minister Ángel Víctor Torres for an initial four months. Justice Minister Félix Bolaños said authorities were working 'without rest' to restore normality, and the government approved an additional €25 million for the care of unaccompanied minors alongside more personnel to speed migrant identification. Torres said the government's priority is voluntary return to Morocco but acknowledged it 'will be a long process,' adding 'I cannot deceive [citizens]' by promising a quick resolution. The move follows opposition criticism of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's response pace, including his taking a summer vacation during the crisis, with conservative parties intensifying pressure ahead of 2026 elections.