Spanish socialist government
Coverage of Spanish socialist government in the Nexus archive.
- Sleepless night near border of Spain's Ceuta as migrants torch vehicles
Thousands of migrants attempted to cross into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco despite heightened security, resulting in burning vehicles, nine retrieved bodies, and chaotic scenes. Moroccan and Spanish authorities used water cannons and reinforcements to block crossings, while migrants sought alternative routes along the coast.
- Violence erupts between right and left-wing protesters in Spanish city days after socialist government approved plans to give 500,000 migrants legal status
Violence erupted between right and left-wing protesters in a Spanish city following the socialist government's approval of plans to grant legal status to 500,000 migrants. The clash highlights political tensions over immigration policies.
- Thousands of migrants descend on consulates across Spain after socialist government gave the green light to give 500,000 legal status
The Spanish socialist government approved legal status for 500,000 migrants, leading to thousands descending on consulates nationwide. This policy aims to regularize migrant status but has overwhelmed consular services.