Pope Francis warned that in 2023, Lisbon went home to poverty. Nothing has changed
August 4, 2023 Friday. In the morning of the third day World Youth Day . Following its social agenda, the Pope wanted to attract attention to the difficulties of the most needed.
Residents were delighted in the presence of the Catholic church leader and asked them not to get tired of the social problems they faced.
“Follow the front. Don’t get tired. And if they are tired, drink a glass of water and progress!” Said Francisco.
The visit left a new confidence for Catholics living in “Lisbon’s last Fawela”, which was given by the former writer of the capital, Carmona Rodrigue, in 2015, but for almost two years, nothing changed.
Houses are without basic habitat conditions. Brick or cement walls, roofs coated with tiles that are not protected from cold or heat. Some residents have no water or bathroom.
“By 2025, there are still people who have no bathroom or basic health, and they have to pour their needs into a bucket and street.”
Due to the lack of hygiene, there are often estimated infections. You Residents in these neighborhoods say they have forgotten the room.
“Mr. Engineer Carlos coins were here. They made great promises like others, but the realization is zero,” says Aldia Aparzio.
An end April 25, there are little reasons to celebrate people of freedom and Serafina neighborhoods. Residents there are waiting for a revolution that gives them a decent life. In the third decade of the 21st century, they are an example of a peripheral Lisbon’s life, and it is still forgotten, surrounded by all the problems that occur in housing poverty and the result.
The government improves some festive events on April 25
As follows The death of the Pope FrancisThe government announces the approval of the government under the Council of Ministers Three days of national mourningThis should be fulfilled between Thursdays and Saturdays.
President Minister Antonio Leidio Amauro announced that April -related swearing -in and celebrations were canceled, emphasizing the need for government responsibility and national sorrow. Celebrations of the Carnation Revolution, Leighto Amaro, goes to the “subsequent date.”
One of the affected events is the traditional plantation party of the Prime Minister’s official residence: Various activities and concerts It will take place in the afternoon Chao Pento The postponement will be postponed from the 25th to May 1st.
Leido Amaro says that “an autonomous organization” is a sacred session in Parliament on April 25, which will be the government.
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Socialist Party (BS) general secretary Point Pedro Nuno Santos understands the postponement of celebrations on April 25 ”Total error of the assessment of the impression of Portuguese“.
The advertising administrator also frees the criticism.
AdvertisementRui Tawarez considered the government’s decision “completely stunning, derogatory and unfortunate”, which is disrespectful to democracy.
“I request the government to see light and realize that the failure of celebration of democracy under any excuse,” the free spokesman said.
“Now we have a government that considers self-conflict to celebrate what its Rain T’Adre is.”
