The economy of the occupied enclave of Ceuta contracted 40% after Morocco closed its borders, said right-wing governor Juan Vivas. Morocco has closed its borders with Spain to avert a surge in coronavirus especially when Spain registered one of the highest infections and death rates globally. Morocco has also banned container trucks from crossing the borders of Ceuta and Melilla especially after it built world-class ports in Tangier and Nador. To provide better and legal job opportunities for thousands of people who have practiced subsistence smuggling, Morocco decided to build an industrial zone in Fnideq. In 2007, Ceuta was at the heart of a row after Morocco protested against the visit by then King Juan Carlos.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 02, 2020 00:45 UTC