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The Portuguese-Venezuelan community in Caracas has urged Secretary of State Emídio Sousa to increase Portugal's support for vulnerable citizens living in Venezuela.
The article argues that the current presidential election process effectively disenfranchises some Portuguese citizens living abroad, meaning the incoming President will not represent all nationals. It analyses practical and legal barriers facing the diaspora, the democratic and legitimacy implications of unequal voting access, and points to reforms (expanded consular services, remote voting, legislative change) needed to ensure equal political participation for expatriates.
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro encourages Portuguese business owners living abroad to invest in the national economy.
The government intends to create a continuous digital base that connects companies, territories, and Portuguese communities abroad, scaling a network that has functioned in a dispersed manner until now. “This is a kick-off to develop this economic community of the Portuguese in the world,” summarizes the Secretary of State.
Juan Rodriguez, Fernando Venâncio, and Adrian de Gouveia are the three Portuguese-descendants of Madeiran origin who remain detained in Venezuela for political reasons.
The President of Cape Verde highlights concerns regarding discrimination faced by the Cape Verdean community living abroad during his visit to Portugal.
The President of Cape Verde highlights concerns regarding discrimination faced by the Cape Verdean community living abroad during his visit to Portugal.
The President of Cape Verde highlights concerns regarding discrimination faced by the Cape Verdean community living abroad during his visit to Portugal.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has resumed relations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the removal of former President Nicolás Maduro. The IMF, which has had no high-level contact with the country for 18 years, seeks to recover over 450 million euros in outstanding interest. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez has welcomed the move as a significant step for the nation, while energy giant Repsol simultaneously announced a full resumption of its oil exploration activities in the country.
Many Portuguese people in Venezuela believe that the situation in the country will improve without Nicolás Maduro in power.
Portuguese citizens in Venezuela are calling for a “stronger presence” from Portugal. “We have Portuguese people without a decent pension, without human or economic resources, dejected and defeated by illness and abandonment.”
The Portuguese-Venezuelan community has asked the Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, Emídio Sousa, for Portugal to maintain a stronger and more active presence in supporting needy compatriots living in Venezuela.
Sancho Gomes concludes a one-week visit to Venezuela. The regional director of the Madeira Communities states he found the community quite calm and confident regarding the future.
At the 25th PS Congress, which runs until Sunday in Viseu, Álvaro Beleza highlighted that socialists, in addition to being in solidarity, have the value of fraternity in their genesis.
The Asia and Oceania Regional Council (CRAO) of the Council of Portuguese Communities will begin holding “fortnightly meetings” with the community and developing “a digital tool” to “connect Portuguese descendants in the diaspora”, it was announced today in Macau.
The Secretary of State for Communities establishes as a “great ambition” the creation of an “economic community for the Portuguese”.
During his trip to Venezuela, Carneiro says it was possible to “hear the concerns” of the most needy Portuguese citizens — and commits to conveying them to the Government. “There is hope, but also anxiety,” he says.
José Luís Carneiro carried out a four-day visit to Venezuela.
The PS argues that social support for the Luso-Venezuelan community is “meagre” and that more needs to be done. The party will propose the creation of a Portuguese school in Caracas to Parliament.
The PS parliamentary leader, Eurico Brilhante Dias, visiting Venezuela with José Luís Carneiro, issued the warning after visiting organisations run by Portuguese people.
Rangel says that the introduction of electronic voting has been considered “many times” as a possible solution to increase diaspora participation. Security issues have prevented the implementation of the measure.
Paulo Rangel stated that electronic voting does not guarantee “full reliability.”
Upon arrival, Carneiro said he seeks to “ensure that the PS will be closer to those who are furthest away and to those who face difficulties and special responsibilities.”
PS leader José Luís Carneiro will this evening become the first Portuguese political figure to visit the country since the United States ‘captured’ its president in a bloody attack, and The post PS leader to visit Portuguese communities in Venezuela appeared first on Portugal Resident.
PS Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro travels to Caracas today for a visit to Venezuela that runs until Sunday, during which he will meet with representatives of the Portuguese community, government officials, and the National Assembly.
The Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, Emídio Sousa, is visiting Venezuela between March 31 and April 2, where he will hold meetings with local authorities and the Portuguese community, his office announced in a statement today.
Emídio Sousa will meet with local authorities and emigrants living in that country. Repatriations from the Middle East and international tensions had postponed the trip.
The choice of Terceira honours half a century of the constitutional consecration of the autonomous regions. Luxembourg represents the Portuguese diaspora in the world.
Celebrating Portugal Day in national territory and in the diaspora was a practice implemented by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, which Seguro had already guaranteed he would maintain.
President of the Republic António José Seguro has selected Terceira Island in the Azores to host the official 2026 Portugal Day celebrations, marking the 50th anniversary of regional autonomy. The celebrations will also extend to Luxembourg to honour the Portuguese diaspora. President Seguro confirmed he will continue the practice of holding dual celebrations in both Portugal and abroad, as established by his predecessor.
