An alternative has been found by the inhabitants of Tetouan to cope with the closure of the Ceuta border to cross-border trade on the Moroccan side. A system is underway for the transit of goods from this enclave, through the port of Tangier.
Ceuta merchants fear the extension of Moroccan restrictions to fruits and vegetables, after being deprived of fish.
Put an end to the illegal economic activities of the past, while promoting the reconversion of former traders who operated in Bab Ceuta , without complying with the law. This is the objective pursued by the project to create a special commercial zone dedicated to Moroccan traders.
Fish is starting to be sorely lacking in Ceuta. This situation follows the ban imposed by Morocco on its export through the border crossing.
The heads of government of the Spanish enclaves, Ceuta and Melilla, met urgently to discuss the measures to be taken in response to the unprecedented embargo imposed by the Moroccan government .
The closure of the border posts of Ceuta and Melilla continues to grate. The leaders of the two cities, as well as certain Spanish parties, are calling to "punish" the Kingdom by jamming the relay antennas installed in Morocco, which cover the city of Ceuta.
Spain and the two cities of Ceuta and Melilla have organized an important meeting, extended to the Spanish government, with a view to a vigorous response to the closure of border posts.
Trucks leaving Morocco, loaded with tomato cargoes, which are then distributed on the European market, fraudulently. This is the new case that is causing waves in Spain.
The tensions observed for several months in the two enclaves (Ceuta and Melilla) have intensified this week. The closure, by Morocco, of the portage in the two cities is the main reason.
Moroccans will no longer be able to freely join Ceuta and Melilla, as in the past. The regional presidents of these two enclaves intend to put an end to the exception on the Schengen agreement.
A high-level meeting is scheduled for this Monday to develop a strategy to counter the decisions recently taken by Morocco.
Merchants in the enclave of Sebta are concerned about the alleged scarcity of fish. According to them, the Moroccan authorities would be responsible for this situation.