PS Calls for Increased Support for Portuguese Community in Venezuela
Madeira GuideThe Socialist Party (PS) is urging the Portuguese government to enhance its support for the Portuguese community in Venezuela, emphasizing their significant historical presence and the need for political intervention.
The Socialist Party (PS) has called upon the Portuguese government to provide greater assistance to the Portuguese and Lusodescendant community residing in Venezuela. Emanuel Câmara, a PS deputy elected from Madeira to the Assembly of the Republic, highlighted this need during a session on March 19, 2026, emphasizing the community's size and historical significance.
Câmara pointed out that the Portuguese community in Venezuela is one of the largest and most historically rooted Portuguese communities abroad. He stressed the importance of intensifying efforts to ensure political stability and address the humanitarian needs of this community.
The call for support includes demands for the release of political prisoners in Venezuela, which has been a pressing issue for the community. The PS believes that increased state intervention could alleviate some of the challenges faced by these citizens.
Madeira, with its strong cultural and historical ties to Venezuela, is particularly invested in the welfare of its diaspora. Many families in Madeira have relatives and connections in Venezuela, making this issue resonate deeply within the local community.
The Portuguese government is being urged to take concrete steps to enhance diplomatic efforts and provide necessary aid to support the well-being of Portuguese nationals in Venezuela. This includes potential economic support and humanitarian aid to address immediate needs.
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