Portugal to Expel Thousands Amidst Political Crisis
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Portugal's caretaker government plans to expel roughly 18,000 undocumented immigrants. Minister António Leitão Amaro announced that 4,500 will be initially asked to leave voluntarily within 20 days. This action precedes the May 18th general election, following the collapse of Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's minority government due to a conflict-of-interest accusation. The snap election plunges Portugal into political uncertainty, coinciding with significant EU development fund investments.
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