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I do not think the question asked by Cristina Ferreira is stupid, but I am certain that defending the right to ask stupid questions is the only guarantee that we will be able to continue asking questions.
Cristina Ferreira's comments regarding a case involving a 16-year-old girl who accused four influencers of rape have triggered a wave of public indignation. The controversy arose during the 'Crónica Criminal' segment on TVI's 'Dois às 10', where Ferreira questioned whether a 'no' could be heard or understood in the context of four men having sex with a girl. The remarks drew sharp criticism from public figures, activists, and social media users, leading to formal complaints filed with the Media Regulatory Authority (ERC). TVI has defended the presenter, stating that her words were taken out of context and manipulated, and announced plans to take legal action against those spreading what they term 'gratuitous and reckless' offenses.
During a programme, André Pinheiro, Diogo Batáguas and Luís Franco-Bastos sang the song 'La Cucaracha' at the exact moment the Mexican national anthem was playing.
While the Mexican national anthem was playing, comedians sang 'La Cucaracha'. The moment, which occurred during a friendly match, prompted an indignant reaction from the embassy and ended with the sports channel issuing an apology.
The presidential candidate backed by Iniciativa Liberal blames journalists for “destroying part of his reputation”. “I have a family who are extremely worried about what happened.”
Fernando Alexandre says he is the target of a “cowardly and vile” attack.
The Education Minister says he was the target of a “cowardly and vile” attack and accuses the public broadcaster of having behaved like “social media at its worst”.
