The President of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, Rubina Leal, has expressed her regret over the passing of Leonel Nunes.
Leonel Nunes was a former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, elected by CDU, and a leader of the Portuguese Communist Party. Rubina Leal recalled that his career "was linked to the defense of workers' rights and civic participation in our Region."
In her condolences to his family, friends, and the Portuguese Communist Party, the President of the Legislative Assembly highlighted the deceased's civic, political, and trade union involvement.