The Polícia Judiciária (PJ) has been without a National Director for nearly a month, the longest gap in recent history. Luís Neves left the post to become Minister of Internal Administration, and the government is struggling to find a successor. While the Minister of Justice, Rita Alarcão Júdice, insists the new director will be chosen from within the PJ, potential candidates are reportedly reluctant to take the role. Names such as Pedro Fonseca, Veríssimo dos Santos Milhazes, and José Monteiro are being discussed behind the scenes, but the government has yet to confirm a replacement.