Spain's government delegate in Ceuta resigns after migrant border crisis

On September 28, 2021, Spain's government delegate in Ceuta, Miguel Angel Perez Triano, resigned, citing personal reasons after weeks of scrutiny over a migrant border crisis. The crisis began in late July when more than 72,000 migrants from Morocco entered the enclave, overwhelming reception facilities. Perez Triano defended his handling of the situation, saying he faced harassment and that the delegation had no operational control over the border. Most migrants left, but thousands remained, and Spain's High Court is investigating the events.