Socialist Party leader Aurélio Pinto dies in Portugal
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The Socialist Party (PS) announced the death of Aurélio Pinto, a former coordinator for its Paris section, in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, on Wednesday at age 82.
Pinto emigrated from Lisbon, Portugal, to France in 1964 seeking freedoms and opportunities unavailable in his home country. Pinto dedicated himself to community work throughout his life. The PS noted he actively promoted citizenship through political involvement, leadership in associations, and sharing Portuguese culture.
He also co-founded Rádio Portugal FM and the digital platform Portugal Presente, working to strengthen ties within the Portuguese community in France. Beyond his political and cultural contributions, Pinto worked as a computer engineer at Peugeot SA. He served as president of the Coordination of Portuguese Associations in France for several years. After retiring in 2018, Pinto returned to Portugal and settled in Nadadouro, Caldas da Rainha, where he died.
The PS extended condolences to his daughter, Maria Luísa Pinto, and other family and friends.
