Público reports Brazilian businessman and former Big Brother Brasil contestant Vagner Lara was robbed by around a dozen men after a family dinner at Lisbon's Praça do Comércio; he described feeling traumatised and said there was no police presence in the area. The incident underlines risks in busy tourist spots at night and has prompted calls for better local policing. Visitors and residents in central Lisbon should take standard safety precautions, especially after dark.
Former BBB contestant robbed near Praça do Comércio
Thursday, 19 February 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Vagner Lara is a man named in the report who said he previously lived in Lisbon and was robbed by a group of 12 men after a family dinner at Praça do Comércio on 17 February. He told the outlet there was no police presence in the area during the incident; those in Lisbon should note this when thinking about street safety and how to report crimes.
