He was a goodbye and thrilled in Braga, where the former Minister of Internal Affairs was born, who served this Saturday a day of municipal mourning.
Several political figures were present at Miguel Macedo’s funeral in Braga. Luís Montenegro was one of them, but left without making statements to journalists. JLuís Marques Mendes pointed out that his friend left important marks in political life, while the former PSD leader, Rui Rio, spoke of the void left by Miguel Macedo.
The Prime Minister attended the funeral ceremonies. Luís Montenegro, who in a first reaction to the death of Miguel Macedo remembered a serious and determined man, whom the country and the PSD must be very hastily, without saying a word to journalists.
Among the various personalities of the PSD, the good man, the mark he left in politics and the emptiness he now remains.
Pedro Passos Coelho was at the wake for a last tribute to Miguel Macedo, but did not go to the funeral. The President of the Republic recalled the former Minister of Internal Affairs as a righteous, dedicated and available man.
Miguel Macedo was minister, deputy, parliamentary leader and secretary general of the PSD. He died last Thursday at the age of 65, the victim of a heart attack.
