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The Legislative Assembly of Madeira has approved a resolution urging the Portuguese Government to strengthen diplomatic action for the release of Portuguese citizens still detained in Venezuela.
Through Resolution no. 16/2026/M, the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of Madeira expressed its deep concern regarding the situation of Portuguese citizens detained in Venezuela, demanding a strengthening of national and European diplomatic action.
Although the document acknowledges the recent release of Pedro Fernandes, Manuel Ferreira, Carla da Silva, and Jaime Orlando dos Reis Macedo, it highlights that they remain under restrictive measures. The resolution also identifies four citizens who remain detained:
The Assembly recommends that the Government of the Republic intensify diplomatic efforts, promote concerted action with the European Union and strategic partners such as the United States of America, and ensure permanent consular support for the families. The resolution will also be sent to the European Commission, urging a more active role for European institutions in defending these citizens.
The municipality signed a program contract to financially support the 15th Madalena do Mar Canoe Regatta, organized by the Madeira Regional Canoeing Association.
The Government Council authorized a program-contract to financially support the 2026 activity plan of the Social Solidarity Association Crescer Sem Risco.
The Regional Secretariat for Health and Civil Protection approved the internal redistribution of 420,000 euros in financial support to the Madeira Volunteer Firefighters Humanitarian Association across three support programmes.