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Abascal stated that Morocco is not Spain's friend but its 'master', particularly in relation to the migration crisis in Ceuta. He demanded that Sánchez resign if he is unable to defend Spain and called for the activation of Article 102 of the Spanish Constitution to investigate the prime minister for treason."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Abascal referred to Sánchez as 'the ambassador of Morocco in Spain' and 'the viceroy of Al-Andalus'. He questioned what Sánchez might have promised Morocco or what threats he might be under, alluding to the Pegasus spyware. Abascal also suggested that Sánchez would accept being the viceroy of Mohamed VI if he could not achieve his ambitions of being head of state."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on Moroccan role in Ceuta crisis"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Infobae reported that a document from CENIF, the National Centre for Immigration and Borders, suggested Moroccan agents guided migrants into Ceuta on July 30. 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