SAccording to Figaredo, the Spanish government would have conceded control of the customs of the two enclaves to Morocco, thus compromising Spanish national interests. This statement was made during an interview with Radio Libertad and reported by Europa Press.
The Vox MP expressed concerns that, according to this agreement, Morocco could freely introduce its products into Spain, while the entry of Spanish products into Morocco would be restricted.
Figaredo also suggested that Sánchez’s government, regularly criticized by Vox for its proximity to Morocco, could be under pressure due to possible sensitive information obtained by Morocco, alluding to the Pegasus spyware case found in the phone of Sanchez.
Furthermore, Juan José Imbroda, president of Melilia, from the Popular Party (PP), also expressed his opposition to the reopening of commercial customs under current conditions. Imbroda argues that this would only favor Moroccan interests to the detriment of Melilia’s political and economic sovereignty, effectively transforming the city into a Moroccan territory economically.
These criticisms come as Spain and Morocco are on the verge of concluding negotiations which lasted almost three years, aimed at reopening the customs of Sebta and Melilia.
As a reminder, Vox is a far-right party in Spain which regularly opposes the policies pursued by the government of Pedro Sánchez, particularly with regard to relations with Morocco.
