The leader of PS/Açores, Francisco César, demanded that the Regional Government of the Azores quickly pay the three million euros that had been promised to Azorean fishermen. This demand arises as a way to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices on the fishing sector.
The announcement of the three million euros had been made by the Regional Government in March, with the aim of supporting fishermen in the face of rising fuel costs. However, according to PS/Açores, this amount has not yet been paid to the fishermen.
Francisco César, as leader of the Socialist Party in the Azores, has been pressuring the regional executive to fulfill the promise made to the fishing sector. The situation directly affects Azorean fishermen, who face increased financial difficulties due to rising fuel prices.
This demand falls within the context of growing concern about the economic sustainability of the fishing sector in the Azores, where professionals see their operational costs increase significantly.
