CHEGA deputy Francisco Gomes has accused Miguel Albuquerque's Regional Government of pursuing a deliberate "open-door" policy, aimed at securing cheap labor for economic sectors such as hospitality, restaurants, and civil construction.
The statements were made following a visit to a housing situation in Caniço, where a commercial space reportedly was converted into an illegal dormitory for foreign workers. Gomes advocates for urgent inspection of accommodation conditions and a crackdown on illegal immigration, also holding local authorities responsible for inaction.
According to the deputy, uncontrolled immigration, coupled with pressure on housing and public services, could exacerbate social tensions. CHEGA pledges to continue denouncing situations deemed detrimental to the interests of Madeira's population.
