Minister Leitão Amaro defends a much stronger and de-governmentalised Lusa

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Minister Leitão Amaro defends a much stronger and de-governmentalised Lusa

The Minister of the Presidency says that the time when the incumbent government could do whatever it wanted with the news agency has ended.

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The government is amending the statutes of Lusa, Portugal's national news agency, to make the organization more professional and less influenced by political shifts. It is the primary source for breaking news and official reports, providing content to media outlets across the country. Those following local news should note that Lusa is often the first to report on government announcements and legislative changes.

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