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Portuguese Citizen Hunger Strike at U.S. Border | Portugal News
A Portuguese citizen, Hugo Freitas de Sousa, is in crisis after being detained in the U.S. despite holding valid travel authorization — his phones seized and his whereabouts a mystery. Though he signed papers for voluntary repatriation, he’s now on a hunger strike for days, sparking outrage. Portugal’s foreign ministry is monitoring but can’t promise timelines. Political party LIVRE is demanding urgent answers: what actions were taken with U.S. officials, his health status, consular support, legal aid, and the grounds for detention. They’re also pushing for data on how many Portuguese…
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