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Maria das Dores Meira: Setúbal awaits the return of the president
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Maria das Dores Meira: Setúbal awaits the return of the president

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 22:06

Maria das Dores Meira, president of the Municipality of Setúbal, celebrates 70 years of age at a time of recovery from her health condition. The mayor, who has led the municipality since 2013, is now facing a period of convalescence.

The Setúbal community awaits with expectation the return of the president in 2024. The municipality has closely followed the recovery of the mayor, demonstrating support and concern for her health condition.

The news comes in a context where Maria das Dores Meira completes seven decades of life, marking a significant phase both in her personal life and in her political career in service of Setúbal.

Why this matters

Readers from Setúbal closely follow the recovery of their president, whose absence has affected municipal leadership. Her return in 2024 represents the resumption of institutional normalcy for the municipality and the continuity of her political management.

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