The world is burning and we are arguing about whether or not Portugal gave authorisation…

The CNN Portugal commentator believes that, from a political point of view, it is necessary to investigate what happened, but not for ideological reasons. The Portuguese government has already admitted to authorising landings and overflights by US aircraft. The controversy was reignited after Marco Rubio stated that Lisbon said 'yes' even before Washington specified the request. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied this interpretation.