Facebook posts on Spanish ruling surged during Ceuta crossings, fact-checkers say
By Sara Brandstätter ( August 6, 2026, 15:15 GMT | Insight) -- Facebook posts about a Spanish Supreme Court ruling related to migration surged during the July 30 mass crossings into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, Spanish fact-checking group Maldita.es said. It found that many posts omitted that the ruling didn’t allow migrants swimming into Ceuta to remain in Spain. The European Commission said it is working with platforms and authorities to assess misinformation and disinformation linked to the crisis.Facebook posts about a Spanish Supreme Court ruling surged on the day thousands of migrants entered into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, Spanish fact-checking and campaign group Maldita.es said on Thursday....
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