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King of Spain visits Ceuta as tensions with Morocco grow
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited the Spanish city of Ceuta in Africa, declaring it a permanent part of Spain amid ongoing border tensions.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain walking during their official visit to the enclave of Ceuta.
By John Doe
Reporting from Spain 
Oct. 14, 2026, 8:23 p.m. - 2 hours ago
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain made a rare visit to Ceuta this week. Ceuta is a small piece of Spanish land located on the coast of North Africa.
This visit comes at a tough time. Relations between Spain and its neighbor, Morocco, have been strained lately. The two countries recently went through a major migration crisis, where thousands of people crossed the border into Spanish territory at once.
During the trip, the King made it very clear that Ceuta belongs to Spain. He called the city an "inalienable" part of the country. This is a fancy way of saying it is not for sale and it is not up for debate. He told people that Spain’s control over its African territories is non-negotiable.
The King also asked for "good faith" from Morocco. He wants the two countries to get along better and work through their problems calmly.
Morocco has often claimed that cities like Ceuta should be part of their country, not Spain’s. Because of this, the King's visit is seen as a strong move to show that Spain is not backing down. Both countries are now trying to handle the friction, but the visit shows that Spain intends to keep its grip on the area.
Source: AP News
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