Portugal's president suggests debt cancellation to repair colonial, slavery legacy

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Two accused teenagers to remain in custody for at least two more weeks | SaltWire #newsupdate #newsLISBON - President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Saturday Portugal could use several methods to pay reparations for atrocities committed during transatlantic slavery and the colonial era, such as cancelling the debt of former colonies and providing financing.

His words sparked strong criticism from right-wing parties, including the junior partner of the Democratic Alliance government coalition, CDS-Popular Party, and the far-right Chega. He said the country must take"responsibility for the bad and good of what happened in the empire and draw consequences."

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