The demonstration this Sunday outside the Moroccan Consulate in Palma gathered dozens of people showing their support for Ceuta and Melilla and criticising the Government.
The gathering called for this Sunday outside the Moroccan Consulate in Palma brought together dozens of citizens who, among flags and slogans, wanted to explain the reasons for their presence. Support for Ceuta and Melilla, concern over irregular immigration, and criticism of the Government were the focus of most testimonies.
One attendee stated that she came because she has "always protested" and because she believes that Spain is going through a situation that can "no longer be tolerated." In her speech, she harshly criticised the Executive and advocated for consumers to stop buying Moroccan products as a form of pressure.
Another participant, who has lived and worked in other countries, explained that he decided to attend because "when part of the territory where one lives is in danger, something must be done." For him, the situation in Ceuta is "a quite important issue."
The presence of families was also notable. A man who attended with a child summarised the reason: "So that we have a better future in Spain, for the children."
Solidarity with the people of Ceuta and Melilla was another of the most repeated messages. One protester stated that he came "to show solidarity with the people of Ceuta," reminding that "after all, we are all Spaniards." He also opined that the crisis could be a strategy by King Mohamed VI and that in time, the responsibilities will be known.
A woman described the situation as a "shame" and asserted that citizens cannot remain "with their arms crossed." In her opinion, if the institutions do not act, it will be the citizens themselves who must mobilise.
An older participant expressed her "total" support for the neighbours of Ceuta, who, she said, "have had to endure the mini invasion of Moroccans," and expressed her anger at the Government's response.
Criticism of the Executive was very present. One man stated that he attended "to defend our nation and our sovereignty," convinced that the Government "is doing nothing" in the face of the situation. Another woman explained that she participated with several colleagues to protest against the Government and demand that what she defined as an "invasion" of the autonomous city be stopped.
The economic crisis also came to the forefront. A pensioner lamented the difficulties that, according to her, her children and five grandchildren face in accessing housing, and compared that reality with the attention that, in her opinion, immigrants receive, demanding priority for Spanish citizens.
Another attendee considered that citizen discontent has "reached its limit" and that the mobilisation "goes beyond political parties." "People have a limit and this has been the last straw," he concluded.
The testimonies collected during the protest reflect a common denominator: support for Ceuta and Melilla, concern over immigration, and strong discontent towards the Government's actions. The opinions expressed correspond exclusively to the participants consulted.
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