On July 30, the migrant crisis in Ceuta dominated editorial priorities, eclipsing all other stories. Overnight, hundreds began crossing the border by sea, prompting Ceuta's president to request a national emergency. By morning, the government rejected the request, but Interior Minister Marlaska traveled urgently to the enclave. Throughout the day, the influx swelled to thousands, with reports of deaths and the CETI reception center collapsing. By late afternoon, the government deployed the army and closed the Melilla border, while agreeing with Morocco to expedite returns. Evening headlines reported over 20,000 entries and at least 15 deaths.
Meanwhile, the Ayuso attic scandal saw a rapid reversal: after revelations the luxury property was residential-only, the Madrid government announced its sale to fund wildfire recovery. Wildfire news receded, with Sánchez lifting the national emergency for Madrid and Ávila, though Zamora's fire remained a concern.