The Portuguese prime minister, Luís Montenegro, expressed today "deep consternation" over the accident that caused more than two dozen dead on the island of Fogo, in Cabo Verde. Montenegro sent his condolences to the families of the victims and to the Cabo Verdean people through an official message.
In his statement, the prime minister said that "Portugal is with you", thus expressing the solidarity of the Portuguese government and people with Cabo Verde at this time of mourning. The accident occurred on the island of Fogo, one of the islands of the Cabo Verde archipelago.
The tragedy caused at least 24 dead, according to the information known so far. The Cabo Verdean authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident to determine its causes.
