O Cгґnsul De Bordг©us - Ainda Sem Legenda -

His moral courage saved an estimated 30,000 lives, yet he died in poverty and disgrace, only to be recognized decades later as a "Righteous Among the Nations." The Moral Dilemma

The Portuguese regime (Estado Novo) explicitly banned visas for "undesirables," including Jews and stateless persons. O CГґnsul de BordГ©us - ainda sem legenda

He personally traveled to the border at Hendaye to ensure refugees were allowed through. His moral courage saved an estimated 30,000 lives,

His descendants and the families of those he saved continue to share his story as a beacon of humanitarianism. O CГґnsul de BordГ©us - ainda sem legenda

For three days and nights, Mendes and his family signed visas nonstop.