The Lusa Workers' Committee has requested intervention from the President of the Assembly of the Republic, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, following alleged threats and insults made by Chega MP Pedro Frazão. In a video shared online, Frazão questioned the integrity of journalists at the public news agency and suggested its closure. The committee stated that Lusa professionals will not be intimidated by these actions.
Lusa workers committee condemns threats from Chega MP
Wednesday, 2 September 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
José Pedro Aguiar-Branco is the President of the Assembly of the Republic, Portugal’s parliament, elected to the post in 2024. A lawyer from Porto and a senior PSD figure, he previously served as Minister of Justice and as Minister of National Defence.
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.
4 sources
- Lusa workers complain of 'threat' from Chegaobservador.pt ·
- Lusa Workers' Committee asks Aguiar-Branco to take a stand against the “serious threat” from MP Pedro Frazãoexpresso.pt ·
- Lusa Workers' Committee calls for Aguiar-Branco's intervention regarding threats from a Chega MPeco.sapo.pt ·
- Serious threat by Chega MP. Lusa Workers' Committee requests intervention from Aguiar Brancortp.pt ·
