Madrid's mayor has called on city residents to attend a rally in support of Ceuta scheduled for Wednesday, according to Las Provincias. The demonstration is set to take place on September 2, 2026, as part of a broader wave of gatherings across Spain.
The call from the mayor, identified in the report as Almeida, comes amid growing political tension over the situation in Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on Morocco's coast. Las Provincias reports that the mayor is urging Madrid residents to show up and demonstrate solidarity with the city.
The rally is not an isolated event. According to El Mundo, at least 36 mayors from the Socialist Party (PSOE) plan to participate in Ceuta-related demonstrations, openly defying instructions from party leadership. ABC reports that the number of PSOE mayors willing to disobey the party's central command is increasing.
El Economista has published details on the various rallies scheduled for Wednesday, including locations and times for both institutional and citizen-led gatherings. The demonstrations appear to be coordinated across multiple cities, with Madrid being one of the key locations.
In a separate development, VOX's branch in Guadalajara has also announced its support for the civil society call to stand with the people of Ceuta, according to the party's own statement.
The situation reflects a notable split within the PSOE, as local leaders choose to back Ceuta despite opposition from the party's national leadership under Prime Minister Sánchez. The growing list of mayors willing to break ranks suggests the issue has become a significant political flashpoint.
Observers will be watching Wednesday's turnout to gauge the strength of public sentiment on the Ceuta crisis and whether the PSOE leadership can contain the internal rebellion.
