Abascal accuses Sánchez of acting as "spokesperson for Morocco" and again demands he be tried for treason

Santiago Abascal has once again placed Pedro Sánchez at the center of his criticism over the migratory crisis in Ceuta and has reiterated his request for the Prime Minister to be tried for an alleged crime of treason. After listening to Sánchez's appearance in Congress, the Vox leader rejected his explanations and accused him of adopting a position favorable to Morocco: "Mr. Sánchez has become Morocco's spokesperson before the Spanish people."

Abascal especially questioned why the head of the Executive had not attributed direct responsibility for the massive entry that occurred at the end of July to the Moroccan authorities. "Who attacked Ceuta?", he asked from the rostrum, before stating that it is "impossible to defend Ceuta if we don't know who is attacking us." In his speech, he accused Sánchez of siding with Mohamed VI and described what happened as "treason" to the Spanish people, an invasion of the Ceutans, and an alleged Moroccan "conquest project."

The confrontation with Sánchez over Felipe VI

The Vox leader also brought his confrontation with Sánchez over the president's references to the Crown to Congress. Abascal reproached the head of the Executive for, according to his interpretation, attacking Felipe VI on several occasions during his recent interview on Cadena SER while avoiding holding Morocco responsible.

"We already know which crown you are accountable to, we know that you wouldn't mind being Mohamed VI's viceroy," Abascal snapped. The Vox leader also linked the government's actions to the Pegasus case and to the diplomatic relationship between Spain and Morocco, asking Sánchez: "What document, conversation, or indication was on your phone for you to behave this way? Why are you afraid of Morocco? What does Morocco know about you?"

Vox offers its votes to bring Sánchez before the Supreme Court

Abascal also insisted on the path provided for in article 102 of the Constitution to demand accountability from the Prime Minister. The Vox leader once again offered his party's deputies to the PP to promote a possible accusation of treason before the Supreme Court.

"Unfortunately, today our deputies are the only ones willing to do it," he stated, also addressing Alberto Núñez Feijóo. The initiative would initially require the support of a quarter of Congress and, subsequently, an absolute majority of the Chamber. Abascal stressed that this alleged crime would not be subject to the "royal prerogative of grace": "there is no pardon."

Accuses the Government of knowing what was going to happen

The president of Vox based his accusation on three elements that, according to his interpretation, would demonstrate an alleged responsibility of the Executive: prior knowledge of the situation, the relationship with the Moroccan authorities, and the consequences of the crisis in Ceuta.

Abascal maintains that Sánchez "knew" that the massive entry would occur and questioned why the president maintained contacts with the authorities of Morocco while the border was "being violated." "What did they tell him? What did they threaten him with? How can they ensure he doesn't respond? Mr. Sánchez has become Morocco's spokesperson before the Spanish people," he insisted.

He also rejected the explanations offered by Sánchez about a possible intervention by foreign actors and disinformation networks. Abascal defended the content of the Intelligence reports and assured that the thesis that Morocco had no participation in the crisis does not convince, in his opinion, even socialist leaders like Emiliano García-Page or Adrián Barbón.

"Ceuta is Spain" and Sánchez will have to "render accounts"

Abascal closed his intervention by warning the Prime Minister that he will have to respond politically for his actions. "I hope soon," he added when referring to the moment when, according to his words, Sánchez will have to "render accounts," also through the ballot box.

"With or without elections, it must be very clear that Ceuta is Spain, that Melilla is Spain, that all invaders must leave, that all traitors must be in the dock, and long live Spanish Ceuta and long live Spain," he concluded.

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