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The Animal Ombudsman of the Autonomous Region of Madeira released the 2025 report, highlighting the management of 302 cases and the need for a dedicated budget.
The Animal Ombudsman, João Henriques de Freitas, presented the activity report for the year 2025, in compliance with Regional Legislative Decree no. 12/2021/M. During the period under review, 302 new cases were initiated, with a resolution rate of 74.17%.
Funchal leads in the number of cases (131), followed by Santa Cruz (44) and Câmara de Lobos (30). The report also points out the lack of a dedicated budget, as stipulated in Regional Legislative Decree no. 12/2021/M, which limits the Ombudsman's intervention capacity.
The Municipality of Ponta do Sol has signed a program contract with ACDRPS to support the association's sports activities during 2026.
The Regional Government of Madeira has authorized the Madeira Social Security Institute to assume multi-year expenses of 12.7 million euros to ensure the continuity of social services at the Bela Vista Establishment.
The Madeira Social Security Institute has signed an agreement with the Santissima Trindade da Tabua Social and Parish Center to ensure the operation of the Santa Teresinha establishment.