Ceuta’s regional authorities are on alert for a possible border surge in August. City spokesperson Alejandro Ramírez said officials are monitoring the situation after rumours began spreading on social media about a possible new “jump” on 15 August.

According to Ramírez, the reports are still just online chatter, but they have been enough to prompt preparations. Ceuta is a Spanish city in North Africa, where border tensions have previously led to special measures by the authorities.

There is no confirmation at this stage that a mass crossing will take place on 15 August. The precautionary response shows how closely officials are watching social media signals and possible group movements before they reach the border itself.