ANAFRE and CIM Cávado Meet in Barcelos to Strengthen Cooperation

The National Association of Parishes and the Intermunicipal Community of Cávado seek common areas of interest and cooperation.

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The Paços do Concelho of Barcelos hosted a working meeting yesterday between the National Association of Parishes (ANAFRE) and the Intermunicipal Community of Cávado (CIM Cávado), focused on identifying areas of common interest and reinforcing cooperation between the two entities.

The meeting was attended by several personalities, including the Mayor of Barcelos and President of CIM Cávado, Mário Constantino Lopes, ANAFRE President Francisco Brito, Vice-President José Padrão, Braga District Coordinator Alexandre Vieira, Palmira Maciel, a member of the Directive Council, and CIM Cávado's Executive First Secretary, João Silva.
During the meeting, the possibility of establishing a future collaboration protocol between the parishes and CIM Cávado was discussed. Areas addressed included access to community funds and the creation of support mechanisms for the parishes.
This meeting allowed for the deepening of institutional dialogue and the identification of collaboration opportunities, aiming to strengthen relations between the parishes and the Intermunicipal Community of Cávado, fostering cooperation and territorial development.
Based on information from the official source: Municipio de Barcelos (16/10/2026)