On August 1, the Ceuta migrant crisis continued to dominate Spanish media, but the editorial focus shifted from the border breach to its political and diplomatic repercussions. Morning headlines reported that over 48,000 of the 50,000 entrants had returned to Morocco, while PM Sánchez sent a letter to the EU criticizing the 'selfish and illegal' reaction of some partners and requesting an urgent meeting of interior ministers. The death toll rose to 67. By afternoon, King Felipe VI publicly expressed his 'indignation' and called for measures to prevent a repeat, a rare royal rebuke that led evening bulletins. Opposition leader Feijóo also blamed the government, while 22 EU countries questioned Spain's migration policy. Coverage highlighted the installation of maritime barriers and the government's claim that the situation was reversed within 24 hours, though local authorities noted thousands still wandering the city.