The Court of Appeal has validated evidence of corruption and other crimes against Pedro Calado, a key figure in the case that led to the resignation of the Madeira regional government. In a separate incident, the mayor of Vila do Conde, Isaac Braga, has resigned from his position following allegations of personal spending using parish council funds.
Court validates corruption evidence against Pedro Calado
Wednesday, 20 May 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Pedro Calado is a Portuguese politician and the former mayor of Funchal, Madeira. He is currently a central figure in a judicial investigation regarding alleged corruption and influence peddling related to public contracts in the Madeira region.
Isaac Braga is a Portuguese businessman involved in the ongoing investigation concerning public contract awards and political funding in Madeira. He is one of the primary defendants currently facing legal proceedings related to these allegations.
3 sources
- Court validates evidence of corruption against Pedro Caladoobservador.pt ·
- "Strong evidence" of corruption and other crimes: Court of Appeal reverses decision in the case that brought down the Madeira governmentcnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- Mayor resigns from presidency following spending of Vila do Conde parish council fundscmjornal.pt ·
