Editorial: El Español

• Pedro Sánchez changed Spain's historic position on Western Sahara in March 2022, recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the territory.
• Despite the bilateral commitment, Morocco has exerted ongoing and repeated pressure against Spain.
• Morocco has recently blocked special entry permits for Moroccan workers in Ceuta and Melilla.
• Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved national driving license reciprocity with Morocco while Morocco restricts access of crucial workers.
• Morocco has implemented naval maneuvers in the waters near Canarias and installed an antenna next to Melilla, capable of intercepting communications.
• Suspicions exist about Moroccan involvement in espionage, drug trafficking, and the inconsistency in immigration cooperation.

Conclusion: The resumption of cordial relations with Morocco may be an illusion if Morocco's actions continue supporting their own interests more than the bilateral interests.

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