During the weekend, Portugal’s government confirmed it is not pursuing any reparations initiatives for its former colonies. This clarification came after President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa acknowledged Portugal’s colonial injustices and hinted at possible reparations for countries like Brazil. His remarks recognized historical wrongs and suggested remedies. Two days after admission, the Portuguese Council of […]
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