# Portuguese presidential calls for regional investment > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-presidential-calls-for-regional-investment > Updated: 2026-08-23T10:39:11.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2. President António José Seguro has advocated for increased state investment and attention toward Portugal’s interior and border territories. During a visit to Vila Nova de Cerveira, Seguro emphasized the need for national cohesion, highlighting challenges such as aging populations, depopulation, and the geographic distance of these regions from central decision-making hubs. Speaking at the 24th edition of the Bienal Internacional de Arte (BIAC), Seguro argued that a nation’s cohesion is measured by the vitality of its territories rather than its capitals. He praised the Bienal as a significant cultural institution that thrives outside of dominant urban circuits, serving as a vital link for art and community identity. Additionally, Seguro called for greater trust in local municipalities, noting their capacity to understand and address the specific needs of their citizens. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: António José Seguro calls for investment in Portugal’s interior President António José Seguro called for more state investment in Portugal’s interior and border regions to combat depopulation and aging, emphasizing the need for national cohesion. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-seguro-calls-for-investment-in-portugals-interior ### 2026-08-15: António José Seguro calls for road safety responsibility in Portugal Portuguese President António José Seguro has called for increased road safety responsibility, citing dramatic accident statistics and urging a shift in driving culture to prevent further fatalities. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antnio-jos-seguro-calls-for-improved-road-safety-in-portugal --- Cite as: Portuguese presidential calls for regional investment. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-presidential-calls-for-regional-investment