Leitão and Cotrim accuse the media of fuelling controversy over allegations of harassment: "Do you realise what you've done to my life?"
After a campaign event in Santo Tirso, journalists positioned themselves, as always, to hear the candidate, but it was Cotrim de Figueiredo who set the pace of the moment.
The return of American imperialism, the future of Venezuela and the presidential election in Portugal
In this episode of Lei da Paridade, Adriana Cardoso, Leonor Rosas and Maria Castello Branco discuss allegations of harassment against Cotrim de Figueiredo and how they are affecting the presidential campaign.
Harassment allegations against Cotrim de Figueiredo known within IL for two years
The candidate says opponents want to 'bring him down', that the accusations are false, and he has already filed a criminal complaint.
Cotrim backtracks on support for Ventura: 'I can't explain what went through my mind'
Cotrim de Figueiredo says he does not know what 'went through his mind' when he said he would support André Ventura. A day after those remarks, the candidate backtracks and admits it was a 'rather unfortunate' moment. He also says he has already 'recovered' from the harassment allegations.
The dark day when Cotrim lost his 'momentum'
The allegations of harassment had been known within IL for two years. In the morning, Cotrim already knew the story would resurface when he gave his response about Ventura and the second round. After that, it only got worse.
Dark day for Cotrim de Figueiredo
Said? Didn’t say. Cotrim admitted he would vote for Ventura, now says he didn’t. Adding to the controversy, Cotrim denies allegations of harassment.
A dark day for Cotrim de Figueiredo
Said? Didn’t say. Cotrim admitted he would vote for Ventura, but now says he didn’t. Adding to the controversy, Cotrim denies accusations of harassment.