A session commemorating 50 years of regional autonomy in Portugal was notably focused on the ongoing crisis in Venezuela. During the event, organized by Aguiar Branco, Member of Parliament Filipe Sousa of the JPP party delivered an emotional appeal for increased aid to Venezuela. Sousa’s remarks highlighted the deteriorating situation within the country, prompting a shift in focus during the anniversary celebrations. The session served as a platform to draw attention to the humanitarian challenges facing Venezuelans. Details regarding the specific type of aid requested were not immediately available. The event itself celebrated five decades of regional self-governance within Portugal, but Venezuela dominated discussion. Sousa’s emotional response underscored the gravity of the Venezuelan crisis for Portuguese lawmakers.