evidence: On 11 March 2003, with a view to rebuilding the bridge, on the initiative of Spain, work began on earth-moving operations on the left bank of the Guadiana, which is Portuguese territory administered de facto by Spain. This led to the Portuguese Foreign Minister's office requesting an explanation from the Spanish Minister. More recently, the Spanish project reached the right bank of the Guadiana (Elvas local authority), located on Portuguese territory de jure and de facto.