Dagmar Sampaio
Dagmar Sampaio is an advocate for animal rights and serves as the Provedora do Animal (Ombudsman for Animals) in the Azores. Recently, she has been in the news for her strong stance against the use of horses and oxen for labor in the region, arguing that such practices often lead to unnecessary suffering for the animals involved. During a parliamentary hearing, she emphasized the need for a ban on animal traction in favor of alternative solutions that prioritize animal welfare while respecting cultural traditions. Sampaio’s advocacy highlights the ongoing debate around animal rights in the context of local customs and economic activities.
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Dagmar Sampaio defended the prohibition of using horses and oxen for work in the Azores, citing concerns about animal suffering.
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