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December 21, 2006

Portuguese consultate might close

Some people in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts are concerned that the area's two Portuguese consulates may soon close.

A proposal before the Portuguese Parliament -- if passed -- could close both the Providence and New Bedford consulate offices by July.

If the consulates close, Portuguese citizens seeking help will have to travel to Boston.

A spokesman for Antonio Braga, the Portuguese Parliament's secretary of state, says the issue is still being studied and no decision has been made.

But some people are not so sure. Fernando Garcia, a prominent New Bedford business leader, says unless there is an outcry from the area's Portuguese population, the consulates will definitely close.

-- The Associated Press

Posted by Kate Bramson  at 11:00 AM | Permalink

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