Digital Rumors Spark Mass Migration | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 2m

Thousands of young Moroccans flooded into Spain’s Ceuta enclave in a chaotic, social-media-fueled migration surge sparked by false rumors of an open border. Misinformation about new Spanish immigration policies led thousands to believe they had a chance to reach Europe—ignoring that the rules applied only to those already inside Spain. The result? Over 80 deaths from drowning and stampedes, many migrants sent back or forced to leave amid harsh conditions. While officials blame smugglers and digital exploitation, survivors say they acted out of desperation for a better life. This crisis…