The Secretary of State for the Portuguese Communities is monitoring an increase in deportations of Portuguese citizens from the U.S. but does not consider the numbers alarming.

Priorities for the Secretary's U.S. visit include assessing consular services, supporting Portuguese language education, and engaging with community associations and local business people.

The official is promoting the concept of 'Portugal Global Nation' to better connect and leverage the potential of the Portuguese diaspora worldwide.

Plans are underway to upgrade the diplomatic post in Providence, Rhode Island, to a full consulate to better serve the local community.

During his first visit to the United States, Secretary of State for the Portuguese Communities Emídio Sousa acknowledged he is following "very

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