Bravense living in the USA reflects on the challenges facing Brava and the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte

According to the emigrant, Brava has for many years faced significant obstacles in terms of infrastructure and development, problems which, despite various initiatives, continue to limit the island's progress. The parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, one of the most emblematic in the territory, has not escaped these difficulties, experiencing what he describes as "persistent inequalities".

Despite this adverse scenario, Alberto Santos highlights the resilience of the community, which over the decades has shown a capacity for initiative, courage and hope. For him, there is merit in the intentions of the leaders who have governed the island, but the support they have received has never been enough to tackle the structural obstacles that condition the lives of Bravenses.

One of the most sensitive points raised by the emigrant is partisanship, which he says has hindered development and fueled divisions that weaken civic struggles. Santos calls for a collective reflection on the island's future, putting a central dilemma on the table: continue to actively fight for improvements or let inertia take over and partisanship continue to hold back progress.

For Alberto Santos, the key to transformation lies in collective commitment, capable of overcoming partisan interests and transforming common ambitions into concrete actions for the benefit of the whole community.

His message sends out a warning that the development of Brava depends on the ability of its people, inside and outside the country, to unite, demand and act together for a fairer and more balanced future for all.