For many immigrants in Portugal, the dream of a new beginning is turning into a daily challenge. Mosan Hassan, 42, left Pakistan a year ago, encouraged by his family to try his luck in Portugal. Despite filing for legal residency, finding work in agriculture, and paying his taxes, his application has been stuck well beyond the official 90‐day deadline.
"We are also humans. We follow the rules, pay our taxes and tickets. But people hit us with hate. I never expected this much hate," Hassan told CGTN, echoing the sentiments of countless migrants who feel caught in a system that leaves them vulnerable. 😔
His situation reflects the plight of nearly half a million immigrants now living in legal limbo. The recent return to power by Portugal's center-right coalition government, following a period of political uncertainty, has only added to the tension. Many, like Hassan, are left questioning their future in a country where uncertainty now looms large.
As debates over immigration policy continue, stories like these remind us of the human side of a complex issue—where the search for a better life collides with bureaucratic delays and growing social tensions.
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