The demonstration, called by the Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP), filled the square with numerous Spanish and Ceuta flags, showing a visible rejection of the central government's handling of the migratory events in late July. The PSPV-PSOE party distanced itself from the event, although socialist municipalities like Gandia, Sagunto, and L'Eliana organized parallel support events.
Institutional presence was significant, led by the President of the Generalitat, Juanfran Pérez Llorca, the Mayoress of Valencia, María José Catalá, and the President of the Provincial Council of Valencia, Vicent Mompó. They were joined by other political and local representatives, underscoring the importance of the call.
Similar protests took place simultaneously in Alicante and Castellón de la Plana, as well as in other towns in the Valencian Community, extending the message of support for Ceuta throughout the region.
“"Sánchez to prison, United Spain will never be defeated, Ceuta is not for sale, Ceuta is defended"
Attendees chanted slogans such as ‘Sánchez a prisión’, ‘España unida jamás será vencida’, and ‘Ceuta no se vende, Ceuta se defiende’, expressing strong opposition to the Government's migration policy and demanding urgent changes. The organizers highlighted their firm support in the face of the 'grave situation' the autonomous city has faced since the massive and irregular entry of thousands of people on July 30 and 31.
Among the crowd, banners displayed messages like ‘Ceuta está al límite con la nueva normalidad’, ‘No a la invasión’, and ‘Sánchez enemigo número 1 de España’, reflecting public discontent over the border crisis management. Participants believe Ceuta is under extreme pressure and requires greater political and institutional support.
The Valencia demonstration aimed to convey solidarity to the residents of Ceuta and to alert the central government to public dissatisfaction with its handling of the migration crisis.
