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The matters at the heart of widening divisions between Madeirans and immigrants. Increasing levels of crime, and more serious crime problems, such as drug trafficking.

This issue is part of a broader discussion in Portugal regarding immigration and crime, which often sees conflicting narratives between public perception and official statistics. Here’s a breakdown of what the information available suggests: Public Perception vs. Statistics: While some media and public discourse in Portugal, including Madeira, link an increase in crime to immigration,Continue reading “The matters at the heart of widening divisions between Madeirans and immigrants. Increasing levels of crime, and more serious crime problems, such as drug trafficking.”