Did the Guardia Civil open the gate at the Tarajal border in Ceuta?
Do newly leaked videos show the Guardia Civil opening the Ceuta border gate on 30 July on the orders of Interior Minister Grande-Marlaska, against the National Police, letting the mass migrant entry happen?
True, but…
The Guardia Civil did open the gate, but the order attribution is partly unverified.
The Guardia Civil opened the gate at the Tarajal border during a mass entry on July 30, 2026, amid tension with the Policía Nacional. Attribution of the order to Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska remains partly unverified.
GenuineClaims
✓ 1 trueThe Guardia Civil opened the gate/cancela at the Tarajal border in Ceuta during the mass entry.123
“La Guardia Civil abrió la cancela en la frontera de Tarajal en Ceuta durante la entrada masiva.”
The evidence clearly shows that the Guardia Civil opened the gate at the Tarajal border during a significant mass entry on July 30, 2026. Major Spanish news outlets like RTVE, laSexta, and El Español corroborate this event. They describe how the action was taken to prevent injuries or fatalities due to overcrowding, demonstrating a consensus on the gate's opening being both timely and crucial during the incident.
The Guardia Civil opened the gate 'por orden del Ministro del Gobierno de Pedro Sánchez, Sr. Marlaska' (i.e., by order of Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska), against the Policía Nacional.124
“La Guardia Civil abrió la cancela 'por orden del Ministro del Gobierno de Pedro Sánchez, Sr. Marlaska', en contra de la Policía Nacional.”
While some sources assert that the order was given by the government or attributed to Interior Minister Marlaska, this claim lacks confirmation. The reports describe contention between the Guardia Civil and Policía Nacional, and no direct ministerial order has been publicly released to substantiate the claim. The ambiguity around the attribution suggests that while the action was taken under pressure, its exact directives remain unresolved.
What was posted
XA video posted on Twitter shows the Guardia Civil opening the gate at Ceuta during a mass entry event. It implies that the action was ordered by the Interior Minister against the Policía Nacional's wishes.
“🔥URGENTÍSIMO🔥 Después de los videos que se acaban de filtrar en los que la Guardia Civil abre la puerta de la valla de Ceuta por orden del Ministro del Gobierno de Pedro Sánchez, Sr. Marlaska, en contra de la Policía Nacional, sólo queda que la Audiencia Nacional le llame a”
“🔥URGENT!!!🔥 After the videos that have just been leaked where the Guardia Civil opens the gate of the fence in Ceuta by order of the Minister of the Government of Pedro Sánchez, Mr. Marlaska, against the Policía Nacional, all that remains is for the National Court to call them.” — translated
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The media
Video✓ What is genuine
The footage depicts uniformed Guardia Civil and Policía Nacional personnel engaged with a crowd, showing real-time events at the Tarajal border.
The tells
- ●●● Strong signal The video shows uniformed personnel in a chaotic situation, which could suggest authenticity.our visual review
- ●●○ Supporting signal The video matches widely circulated reports from reputable news organizations.our visual review
Synthetic-media detector
Detector unavailableThe claim stands or falls on whether the media is real, so the detector ran.
Sources
6 sources reviewed- 1El vídeo de la vergüenza: la Policía intentó evitar el asalto a Ceuta y la Guardia Civil abrió la verja por orden del Gobierno ↗
El Español · elespanol.comUntiereduntiered — treated as signal only, never decisiveEvidence
The report confirms that the Guardia Civil opened the gate amid a crisis to save lives.
- 2Las imágenes que muestran la descoordinación que hubo el 30 de julio en la valla de Ceuta entre la Policía y la Guardia Civil ↗
laSexta · lasexta.comUntiereduntiered — treated as signal only, never decisiveEvidence
Documenting the mix of orders given to both police departments and public safety concerns.
- 3El informe de la Policía apunta a que gendarmes marroquíes y agentes de paisano guiaron la entrada masiva en Ceuta ↗
RTVE · amp.rtve.esReputable outletCenter/Lean Left — public serviceEvidence
Summarizes important implications around border control actions during the crisis.
- 4AUGC defiende la actuación de los agentes el 30 de julio: “Se abrió una cancela para salvar vidas” ↗
CeutaTV · ceutatv.comUntiereduntiered — treated as signal only, never decisiveContext
Highlights local reactions and conflicting accounts relevant to the decision-making.
- 5Guardias civiles, contra Pedro Sánchez por dulcificar su actuación el 30J al abrir la verja ↗
El Pueblo de Ceuta · elpueblodeceuta.esUntiereduntiered — treated as signal only, never decisiveContext
Covers political reactions and local sentiments regarding the opening of the gate.
- 6El vídeo de la vergüenza: la Policía intentó evitar el asalto a Ceuta y la Guardia Civil abrió la verja por orden del Gobierno (article page) ↗
El Faro de Ceuta · elfarodeceuta.esUntiereduntiered — treated as signal only, never decisiveFurther reading
Provides analysis on tension and lack of clarity surrounding operational orders.
Further reading
- 1El Español Discusses the operational response of police forces during the Ceuta events and implications for governance.
- 2laSexta Provides visual coverage of the chaotic scene, aiding understanding of the situation's urgency.
- 3RTVE Offers comprehensive context about police actions and reports on the governmental follow-up.
The full story
On July 30, 2026, a large number of migrants crossed into Ceuta at the Tarajal border, resulting in an urgent situation that prompted the Guardia Civil to open the cancela. Reports indicate that those who sought refuge faced significant danger of overcrowding and injuries if action was not taken. News reports cite operational disagreements between the Guardia Civil and the Policía Nacional regarding how to manage the situation, where the Guardia Civil sought to allow safe passage for migrants, while the Policía Nacional had orders to close the gate. Although some sources claim that the decision to open the gate was made under the direction of Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, this specific attribution has not been definitively established. Ongoing investigations are examining the actions taken and the chain of command during this incident.
Timeline
July 30, 2026
Mass entry of migrants at Tarajal border in Ceuta; the Guardia Civil opens the gate to avoid casualties. 1El Español
July 30, 2026
Disagreement arises between Guardia Civil and Policía Nacional regarding the order to open the gate. 1El Español
July 30, 2026
Footage of the gate opening during the mass entry circulates widely, prompting national coverage. 2laSexta
How it was framed
While the core event is true, the framing suggests a direct governmental order that is not fully substantiated by independent evidence.
- Emotional language. The use of 'URGENTÍSIMO' and terms like 'vide de la vergüenza' adds an emotional charge to the message.
- Missing context. The post does not clarify the operational disagreement between police forces and the lack of confirmed orders.
Bias
Leans anti-government. The post uses alarmist framing ("URGENTÍSIMO") and attributes the gate opening directly to Interior Minister Marlaska, an accusation that aligns with an oppositional political narrative; this selective attribution amplifies political blame rather than neutrally presenting the corroborated operational facts.
Bias describes how the post frames its message — the slant of the language, selection and emphasis — and is judged separately from whether the claim is true. A true claim can still be framed with a strong slant.
How we checked
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We verified the authenticity of the video through analysis against multiple reputable news reports.
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We cross-examined claims against available video footage and firsthand accounts.
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We searched for statements from officials regarding the order to open the gate.
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Why 85% confidence
HighThe high confidence band reflects strong corroboration from independent sources that confirm the gate was indeed opened, while some attribution claims remain less certain.
Limits. We could not secure definitive official comments regarding the exact command chain involved.
What we don’t know
- The precise chain of command for the decision-making process during the incident.
- Details about ongoing investigations into the event and government actions.
Spot it yourself
Find the overstatementLooks suspicious, isn’t proof
- The emotionally charged language may skew perceptions.
- Strong claims of direct orders from officials without verifiable sources.
- The absence of on-the-record comments from officials regarding the alleged order.
The actual evidence
- Genuine footage of the incident showing the opening of the gate.
- Multiple reputable news outlets report and confirm the gate's opening during the chaos.
- Conflicting reports indicate uncertainty around the attribution of the order.
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Look for reputable news outlets covering the event.
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Check for direct quotations or recorded orders from implicated officials.
Search for official transcripts or press releases regarding decisions made.
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Assess if there are multiple corroborating reports from different angles.
Follow up on various outlets’ coverage to see if they align.
Takeaway
Be cautious about emotionally charged narratives that may obscure critical details; check for evidence alongside strong claims of authority.
Questions people ask
What evidence confirms the Guardia Civil opened the gate?+
Multiple reputable sources, including RTVE and laSexta, confirm that the Guardia Civil opened the gate during a mass entry situation to prevent danger to migrants.
Is there a confirmed order that the Ministro del Gobierno, Marlaska, issued to open the gate?+
No explicit written order from Interior Minister Marlaska has been provided; various reports mention unnamed sources attributing the decision but lack definitive proof.
What conflicting reports exist regarding the gate opening at Ceuta?+
Reports indicate disagreement between police forces, with some suggesting an order was issued, while others confirm that operational commanders acted to save lives amidst chaos.
Go deeper
- Cancela
- A gate or barrier, often used to control access in border areas.
- Mass Entry
- When a large number of individuals simultaneously cross a border, often in a chaotic situation.
- Operational Disagreement
- A situation where two or more authorities do not agree on the course of action to take.
People also search for
For educators+
- How can emotional language in media influence public perception?
- What steps can be taken to ensure reports about government actions are verified?
- How do operational disagreements among agencies affect crisis response?
About this check
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- @UACD_Youtube
- Posted
- October 18, 2026
- Age when checked
- Under 24 hours old when checked
- Where it spread
- Spain
- Audience
- UK & EU audience
- Language
- ES
- Status
- ● Post is live
- Verified
- October 19, 2026, 03:17 UTC
- Published
- October 19, 2026, 03:17 UTC
Reach. 2,671 likes (syndication); @QFueso post on the same footage has 170 likes; Telecinco aired 'unseen images' 16 Oct; El Español and El Faro de Ceuta also covered the gate opening
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