The Sanctuary of Fatima threatens to close services due to a controversy over a tourist tax. The situation puts the pilgrimage site on a war footing.
The conflict arises following the implementation or discussion of a tourist tax applicable to the sanctuary. The authorities of the Sanctuary of Fatima expressed their disagreement with this measure.
The services threatened with closure refer to the infrastructure and support made available to the thousands of pilgrims and tourists who visit the sanctuary annually. The closure measure comes as a form of protest against the tourist tax.
