Communities
Largest immigrant association accuses the Government of promoting "racist and xenophobic" policies
Timóteo Macedo, president of Solidariedade Imigrante, criticized the government's current migration policy, claiming it prioritizes wealthy migrants and those who use legal pathways while exhibiting a "neocolonial mentality." He alleged that the government has increasingly aligned with far-right views, leading to the marginalization of civil society organizations through service outsourcing and project-based dependency.
Why it mattersThis reflection from a major advocacy group highlights ongoing tensions and institutional shifts in how migrant support and integration are handled, which may affect the resources and support available to you through civil society associations.
