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Portuguese President speaks with counterpart and sends condolences after tragedy in Cabo Verde
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Portuguese President speaks with counterpart and sends condolences after tragedy in Cabo Verde

Correio da Manhã6 September 2026 at 12:41

The Portuguese President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, spoke by phone with his Cabo Verde counterpart, José Maria Neves, to send condolences after the tragedy that occurred in the African country. Portugal expressed solidarity and support to Cabo Verde in this moment of mourning.

A bus carrying children and young people fell into a ravine, causing at least 25 deaths. The accident occurred in Cabo Verde, causing great consternation in the archipelago.

The Cabo Verde authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident. The information about the tragedy was confirmed through official sources.

The accident mainly involved minors, which made the tragedy even more devastating for the local community. Rescue operations mobilized significant efforts at the scene of the crash.

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