The mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas, inaugurated a memorial in tribute to the victims of the Elevador da Glória, equipment that caused deaths and injuries in the city center. The inauguration ceremony took place following a public denouncement made by the victims' families, who accused the authorities of "one year of silence" since the tragedy.
The victims' families subscribed to an open letter in which they complained about the lack of support from the responsible entities. In the letter, the families expressed their dissatisfaction with the way they had been treated over the past year.
When questioned by journalists about the content of the families' open letter, Carlos Moedas refused to make any comment. The mayor did not respond to the criticisms made by the families regarding the absence of support and follow-up.
The Elevador da Glória is one of Lisbon's historic public elevators, situated in the Baixa-Chiado area. The accident that gave rise to this memorial caused fatalities and injuries, having generated great public commotion in the Portuguese capital.
