€250,000 for Portuguese associations in Venezuela

The Portuguese government announced the approval of an extraordinary emergency aid amounting to €250,000, destined for Portuguese social associations operating in Venezuela. This measure was taken in response to the dual earthquake that affected the country in June, as revealed by government sources.

Social associations based in the consular area of Caracas will be able to apply for this funding. To be eligible, the associations must meet certain requirements set by the government.

Applications for this aid can be submitted in the coming weeks. The deadline for evaluating applications and making decisions has been set at 20 working days.

The proposal for support was developed considering the need to assist Portuguese communities abroad during emergencies. The goal is to ensure that the associations can continue their work on behalf of the community.

The decision to allocate this amount was unanimous among the sectors involved, reflecting the government's intention to support Portuguese citizens facing adverse conditions in Venezuela.

This initiative represents another effort by the Portuguese state to support the diaspora, especially in critical moments, with a focus on the immediate needs of social associations. Associations awaiting support must wait for the publication of specific requirements to formalize their applications.