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The Livre party has raised concerns over André Ventura chairing the CPI into Luís Neves, requesting a formal opinion on an alleged conflict of interest related to a legal case involving missing inquiry documents.
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Chega party leader André Ventura has announced a challenge to the Constitutional Court regarding the Single Social Benefit (PSU), specifically contesting the mandatory social work requirements for individuals with severe disabilities and cancer.
The Chega party has tabled a motion of no confidence against Oeiras Mayor Isaltino Morais following his indictment for the alleged misuse of 150,000 euros in public funds for personal expenses.
The Chega party has officially distanced itself from Lisbon councillor Bruno Mascarenhas following reports that his partner was renting clandestine housing to immigrants in poor conditions.
The Public Prosecutor's Office has archived the investigation into controversial campaign posters by Chega leader André Ventura, ruling that while the content may be subject to civil penalties, it does not constitute a criminal offense under the Penal Code, citing political freedom of expression.
Mafalda Guerra, a Chega activist, was dismissed following an RTP investigation that uncovered her properties being utilized as illegal housing for immigrants in Lisbon. The report raised significant concerns regarding the legality of the rentals and the implications for immigrant communities.
At 18:00, the Chega party lodged a formal complaint reporting incidents of shots fired using prohibited weapons in Lisbon.
Left-wing parties, including figures from the Socialist Party (PS), demand a statement from the President condemning the police charge. Ventura wants Belém to praise the police. Protesters attack Seguro's silence.
The leader of the Chega party called for the President of the Republic to publicly support the police intervention during recent housing protests and challenged political parties to amend the law governing demonstrations. André Ventura defended the police use of batons and dogs, while left-wing parties criticised the crackdown and requested explanations from the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, the Attorney General has suggested that the Assembly of the Republic should revise the 1974 demonstration law.
The demonstrations by the Acampada movement and the police intervention were analysed on 'Explicador'. Also, in Saudi Arabia, the Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Riyadh airport.
The early hours were marked by two police charges, in Porto and Lisbon, resulting in dozens of injuries according to protest organizers, though police report a lower number. This afternoon, as promised, demonstrators return to their post to protest housing policies.
The Chega leader says that security forces had no other alternative to restore public order. Additionally, José Luís Carneiro criticises Luís Montenegro's silence and calls for government responsibility.
The reaction of the Chega leader to the police charges early this Sunday morning, which resulted in dozens of injuries and arrests at the housing protests in Lisbon and Porto.
In addition to Luís Neves, in his capacity as former national director of the PJ, Chega also wants to summon the current director, Carlos Cabreiro, and former director Almeida Rodrigues to Parliament.
The President of the Assembly of the Republic wants to ensure that the investigation into the alleged break-in at André Ventura's office does not drag on and does not get lost in other matters.
An attempt by a man who refused to identify himself led to a minor altercation and praise from a Chega MP. An arrest by the PSP is unrelated to the protests.
The parliamentary leader of Chega suggested that security services may be responsible for the burglary of Ventura's office. The Left Bloc calls these serious accusations and asks for consequences.
The information was provided by António Torga, spokesperson for the Acampada movement, upon leaving the Campus de Justiça. Furthermore, André Ventura admits to summoning Luís Neves twice to the parliamentary inquiry committee.
The Assembly of the Republic wants to monitor the investigation more closely
André Ventura recalled that he is also an assistant in this case and mentioned that this 'is a good decision' and a 'very positive' step, since 'Parliament must contribute to uncovering the truth'.
The President of the Assembly of the Republic announced this Wednesday that Parliament is becoming an assistant in the judicial process concerning the alleged break-in at the office of the Chega leader, with José António Barreiros acting as pro bono lawyer. This step taken by Parliament was communicated by the office of José Pedro Aguiar-Branco through a...
Aguiar Branco's office highlights that the decision 'comes at a stage where the development of the investigation and the steps already taken justify a more active procedural intervention by the Assembly of the Republic'
The President of the Assembly of the Republic announced that Parliament has officially joined the legal proceedings regarding the alleged break-in at the office of Chega leader André Ventura. Parliament will be represented by lawyer José António Barreiros on a pro bono basis. The move follows an investigation into alleged crimes of trespassing, qualified theft, and property damage involving parliamentary facilities. The inquiry, currently being conducted by the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Judiciary Police, was launched after Ventura reported the discovery of his ransacked office on July 28. The Attorney General has classified the case as urgent.
On the morning of July 28, the Chega leader shared images on social media of his office in Parliament with cabinets open and documents scattered across the floor, suggesting it had been vandalised.
The Public Security Police (PSP) speaks of “restoring legality in Lisbon and Porto”, highlighting a more peaceful operation in Porto (the Invicta city). Also, André Ventura denies that Chega has backtracked on the rental law.
The president of Chega, André Ventura, accused “a group of troublemakers” this Tuesday of infiltrating housing demonstrations to “influence the actions of a legitimate movement.” Speaking to journalists after the police operation to remove the encampments early this morning, Ventura stated that some of these protesters are “directly involved with far-left movements...”
Reactions from the PSD, PS and Chega to the PSP police intervention at housing rights protest camps in Lisbon and Porto.
