The Regional Director for Communities and External Cooperation, Sancho Gomes, visited the University of Carabobo in Venezuela, where he was received by Vice-Rector José Ángel Ferreira, who is of Madeiran descent. The visit allowed for an understanding of one of Venezuela's main higher education institutions and the identification of potential academic cooperation opportunities with the University of Madeira.
Gomes highlighted the size and quality of education at the University of Carabobo, particularly in Law, Medicine, and Economics, noting that many students are of Portuguese origin. The Vice-Rector expressed interest in developing a partnership with the University of Madeira, and the Regional Directorate for Communities and External Cooperation will act as a liaison to foster this collaboration.
The official also emphasized the presence of vice-rectors of Madeiran descent in two of Venezuela's most important public universities as a sign of the community's integration and prestige. Sancho Gomes pointed out that Madeirans are active in various sectors of Venezuelan society, including education, industry, business, law, health, and politics.
