On August 2, the Ceuta migrant crisis remained the dominant story, with editorial focus shifting to the rising death toll. Morning reports cited 71–72 official deaths, but by afternoon, local authorities and divers located more bodies, pushing the count to 88. The government maintained its figure of 72, while outlets highlighted the use of a macro morgue and the ongoing fear among residents. Morocco broke its silence, admitting 40,000 entries and 11 deaths on its soil, blaming mafias and social media. The crisis continued to expose EU divisions, with Sánchez facing criticism from partners. Secondary coverage tracked Ayuso's reappearance to address her attic scandal amid internal PP pressure.