Sanchez and Picardo Watch as Border Gates Are Removed | Gibraltar Chronicle

Pedro Sanchez became the first serving Spanish Prime Minister to visit the frontier with Gibraltar as iron gates were lifted off their hinges in a highly secured ceremony. The event drew Campo officials, dignitaries, and Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, who hailed the agreement as opening a new chapter. Sanchez spoke of finally healing the “last wall” barrier between communities that had “never lived with their backs to one another.” Despite celebrations, the first day brought early challenges, including system issues at the airport and disputes over taxi rules