Carlos Moedas, Mayor of Lisbon, reiterated in his analysis segment on the NOW channel that he will never give up on knowing the truth about the Gloria Elevator tragedy. The declaration comes as the first anniversary of the accident is marked.
The Gloria Elevator is one of the most iconic monuments in Lisbon, a centenary infrastructure connecting the Baixa district to Bairro Alto. The accident caused fatalities and injuries, generating great commotion in the Portuguese capital.
Moedas has been an active voice in demanding transparency regarding the circumstances that led to the accident. His guarantee that he will not give up on the truth reflects the public and political pressure for all responsibilities to be clarified.
The first anniversary of the tragedy has been drawing renewed attention to safety measures on the city's historic infrastructure and to the state of preservation of Lisbon's municipal heritage.
