Left Bloc wants Attorney General to investigate legality of US use of Lajes Base

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Left Bloc wants Attorney General to investigate legality of US use of Lajes Base

The Left Bloc (BE) has filed a complaint with the Attorney General's Office (PGR) regarding the use of the Lajes Base in the Azores by the United States, alleging a gross violation of international and Portuguese law. The party, represented by José Manuel Pureza, argues that the Portuguese government is failing to address potential illegalities and is demanding an investigation into whether the base's use for military operations complies with constitutional and international legal standards.

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José Manuel Pureza is the national coordinator of the Left Bloc (Bloco de Esquerda), the party quoted in the story. In the article he is cited criticizing the president’s stance on the labour package, so his comments reflect the party’s public position on that policy.

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