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"Autonomy doesn't belong to politicians, it belongs to the people"

Observador4 September 2026 at 16:19

José Pacheco spoke at the commemorative session marking the 50th anniversary of the Legislative Assembly of the Azores, an event that celebrates half a century of existence of the regional parliament. During his speech, Pacheco made a statement that synthesized his political position: "Autonomy doesn't belong to politicians, it belongs to the people."

The politician criticized commemorative ceremonies for being frequently "closed within walls, protocols, and elites," suggesting that this type of event strays from the true meaning of Azorean autonomy and its connection to the population.

The ceremonial session celebrated the quinquennium of the Regional Legislative Assembly of the Azores, which is the legislative and political oversight body of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, established 50 years ago.

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