In the Operation Marquês case, the lawyer representing José Sócrates has been discharged from hospital, but it is unclear whether they will be able to attend the court hearing scheduled for 13 January.
Operation Marquês: Sócrates's lawyer discharged, but attendance at court on 13 January uncertain
Saturday, 10 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Operation Marquês (Operação Marquês) is a major criminal investigation opened in 2013 into alleged corruption, money laundering and tax crimes involving high-profile figures, including former prime minister José Sócrates, and it led to arrests in 2014. The case has been one of Portugal's largest anti-corruption probes and has influenced public debate about accountability and the justice system.
