AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCeuta Border Crisis: Spain says 72 people died after a mass rush into the North African enclave, with Morocco later disputing the toll at 11; most of the roughly 60,000 who crossed have returned, but hundreds of minors remain stranded and overwhelmed as authorities keep patrolling and pushing people back. EU Schengen Tensions: Italy floated suspending Spain from Schengen after the Ceuta images, but EU rules make it effectively impossible; at a “bitter” Brussels summit, diplomats traded blame and demanded Spain verify return numbers. Diplomatic Pressure: EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen praised Spain’s handling in a letter, urging stronger border controls and physical barriers where needed, while protests in Madrid and across Spain show how fast the issue is turning political. Heat and Wildfire Aftermath: Spain recorded 2,026 heat-related deaths in July, and wildfire damage continues to be tallied even as some blazes are declared controlled. Earthquake in Murcia: A 4.1 quake near Librilla triggered dozens of emergency calls, with no reported damage. RTVE/Film: RTVE joins Netflix and Universal on Félix Viscarret’s ETA drama “Blanco,” aiming for a 2027 theatrical release. Madrid Travel: Madrid’s first-half 2026 tourism spending hit €10.007bn, a new record.
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