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The Government of the Azores pays tribute to the first leaders of the region

jornalacores9.pt8 September 2026 at 17:29

The Council of the Government of the Azores today congratulated itself on the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the first regional executive, paying tribute to Mota Amaral and the remaining government members for their "historical contribution." The inauguration ceremony took place exactly 50 years ago, marking a fundamental moment in the region's autonomy.

The first Regional Government of the Azores was led by the social democrat João Bosco, who became the first president of the regional government. This executive represented the beginning of autonomous governance in the Azores, establishing the foundations for the political and administrative development of the region.

During the session of the Council of Government, the importance of the role played by Mota Amaral and the other members who formed part of that first governing team was highlighted. The contribution of these politicians was described as fundamental for the consolidation of Azorean autonomy and for the construction of regional institutions.

The celebration of this anniversary comes as an opportunity to recognize the historical relevance of those who assumed the first leadership positions in the region, whose work enabled the development of the autonomy that today characterizes the Azores.

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