There was much trouble in the city of Ceuta. Ceuta is in Africa. But Ceuta belongs to Spain. More than 50,000 people crossed the border. Many people swam in the sea. Many people climbed over fences. At least 72 people died. Some people say 88 people died.
Now the city is quiet again. Most people went back to Morocco. The police count more than 73,000 people. Some people tried to cross the border many times. The army guards the border now with 3,000 soldiers.
Italy thinks the situation in Spain is dangerous. The government in Italy controls ships from Spain now. Italy also controls planes from Spain. Italy checks people who are not from the European Union. Italy criticizes Spain. Spain wants to give passports to many people. On Tuesday, the ministers of the European Union talk about the problem.
