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JPP regrets rejection of its proposal to "protect the sea of Funchal"

JPP lamented the rejection of their proposal at the Funchal City Council, which aimed to enhance, protect and bring the population closer to the Madeiran sea. Presented by councilors António Trindade and Inácio Silva, the initiative was rejected by the PSD/CDS majority, whom JPP councilors accused of demonstrating "lack of ambition towards one of the region's greatest natural heritage" assets.

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