Telejornal Madeira — 12 July 2026:

• **Miguel Albuquerque criticizes mobility platform, demands respect for Madeira** — The President of the Regional Government slams the national mobility platform for not serving Madeira's residents and demands respect and dialogue from the Portuguese Government on pending issues.

• **Portuguese Civil Protection mission in Venezuela** — The head of Portugal's Civil Protection Special Force reports on the devastating aftermath of a disaster in Venezuela, describing dire conditions and the ongoing search for victims, including Portuguese citizens.

• **São Roque beach in Machico reinforced with gravel from Santa Cruz** — Works to combat erosion at São Roque beach are underway, using gravel from Santa Cruz to improve natural coastal protection. The job is expected to last 10 days.

• **PSD-Madeira annual party at Herdade do Chão da Lagoa** — The rally featured speeches stressing regional autonomy and criticism of the national government, despite rain dampening attendance.

• **Bruno Melim steps down as JSD-Madeira leader** — After eight years leading the PSD-Madeira youth wing, Melim urges the next generation to defend the region's autonomy.

• **LIVRE threatens to reject State Budget to block constitutional revision** — The party says it will vote down the Budget unless the right-wing-driven constitutional revision includes left-wing input.

• **FENPROF files complaint against Education Ministry over exam mismanagement** — The teachers' union accuses the Ministry of incompetence and technical failures in handling national exams, and has lodged a complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office.

• **Expo Madeira 2024 draws 50,000 visitors and 30% new exhibitors** — The trade fair wrapped up with strong results, showcasing regional products and innovation despite lower attendance due to competing sports events.

• **Tuna, Skipjack & Seafood Festival in Caniçal ends on a positive note** — The ninth edition of the Caniçal festival was well-received by traders, though initial rain had an impact on business.

• **Parque Ativo at Jardim do Almirante Reis attracts young people** — Recreational activities for children and youth in Funchal, promoting physical activity and local sports associations.

• **Winners of the Funchal Vertical Kilometer** — Vítor Faria and Laurin Teixeira win the seventh edition of the gruelling 1,000 m elevation-gain race, which attracted a record 129 participants.

• **Flamengo beats Benfica in Algarve Trophy amid coach tension** — Flamengo, coached by Madeira-born Leonardo Jardim, defeated Benfica 2-1, with a tense exchange between Jardim and Benfica's staff.

• **Chega-Madeira elects new leader, pledges fiercer opposition** — The party's new Madeira leader signals a harder line against the regional government and the Socialist Party, amid internal tensions over leadership style.

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