Francisco Pinto Balsemão, founder of SIC and Expresso and one of the founders of the PSD, died on Tuesday of natural causes. In this gallery, we remember a full life, governed by the values of freedom, democracy and closeness to others.
From childhood to adulthood, from politics to social communication, Francisco Pinto Balsemão left a legacy of generosity, rigor and closeness to those with whom he worked. We remember in .
The founder of SIC and Expresso was accompanied by his family in the last moments of his life. The Impresa group describes him as a leading figure in the defense of freedom and an uncompromising apologist for freedom of the press and expression.
The Government declared national mourning for Wednesday and Thursday, the day on which the funeral ceremonies take place at the Jerónimos Monastery. The wake, this Wednesday from 6:30 pm, and the mass, tomorrow at 1 pm, will be open to the public. The funeral will be reserved for the family.
