Newly declassified documents have confirmed that Spanish intelligence services were aware of potential mass migration attempts at the Ceuta border prior to the event. Reports indicate that authorities in both Spain and Morocco received intelligence regarding social media campaigns that were actively encouraging individuals to attempt a mass crossing of the border.

Despite these warnings, the border experienced a significant surge, resulting in thousands of people entering the Spanish enclave. The documents suggest that the coordination for the event was largely organized through digital platforms, allowing authorities to track the intent of the participants before the surge materialized. While the intelligence was available to security forces, the scale of the influx ultimately overwhelmed existing border control measures. The disclosure of these documents has raised questions regarding the preparedness of security services and the effectiveness of the communication between Spanish and Moroccan officials during the lead-up to the crisis. Currently, there is no consensus on why the advance warnings did not result in a more robust prevention strategy, though the event remains a focal point for discussions on border security and migration policy in the region.