The government of Guinea-Bissau has blamed Portuguese authorities for the detention of Guinean students at Lisbon airport, arguing that if a visa has been granted by the Portuguese embassy, entry should be permitted. The Guinean Minister of Justice, Carlos Pinto Pereira, stated that the situation is unacceptable, noting that while students under the 'special regime' face no issues, those applying through the 'international regime'—where students manage the process independently—are being barred upon arrival. Portuguese police have denied claims of poor conditions at the airport, stating that basic needs, including food and hygiene, are being met for those held due to lack of documentation.