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OVIEDO, Spain - The land borders separating Spain's two African enclaves from Morocco reopened for the first time in 26 months on Tuesday. The border crossing of El Tarajal was festive at the time the border opened around midnight. According to Spanish daily El Pais, people applauded and sang after the long-awaited restoration of mobility. Hundreds of people crossed the border overnight. The Spanish city of Ceuta is just over seven square miles (18 square kilometers), while Melilla is not even five square miles. They both represent the only EU land borders with an African nation. Many people in the area split their lives between Spain and Morocco. Before the beginning of the pandemic, there were an estimated 5,000 cross-border workers. But the borders have not returned to what they once were. For now, only those with legal permission to enter the Schengen area can enter Spain. On May 31, cross-border workers will be allowed in, while a working group will continue determining the ne

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