Found alive two Portuguese in Nepal disaster. There are now three missing
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Found alive two Portuguese in Nepal disaster. There are now three missing

Jornal de Negócios28 August 2026 at 11:21

Found alive two Portuguese in Nepal disaster. There are now three missing

The two Portuguese siblings who had been reported missing after the Nepal disaster were located safely. The information was confirmed regarding the situation of the two national citizens.

However, the assessment of the situation of the Portuguese affected by the tragedy is not entirely positive. Two new missing Portuguese were identified, which changed the total number of national citizens still to be located.

With this update, there are currently three Portuguese reported missing following the disaster. The authorities continue to monitor the situation and seek information about those affected.

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