Hearings in Belém. Parties advocate for housing consensus

Political parties are holding meetings with the President at the Palácio de Belém to discuss housing policy, with each meeting lasting approximately 30 minutes.

Political parties are holding meetings with the President at the Palácio de Belém to discuss housing policy, with each meeting lasting approximately 30 minutes.
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