The Portuguese Government announced to RTP Antena 1 that by September there will be 171 places available in temporary installation centers for migrants who are in an irregular situation in the country. This number represents a capacity lower than initially planned.
The original goal of the Executive was to provide 300 places through two temporary installation centers. However, the established goal was not met, falling short of what was planned.
The centers are intended for the reception of migrants in illegal situations in Portugal, functioning as passing spaces while the legal procedures related to each case are carried out.
The executive did not specify the reasons that led to the reduction in the number of places in relation to the initial planning, nor if there are plans to increase the capacity of these centers in the near future.
