Latest news and stories about misinformation in Portugal for expats and residents.
Posts began appearing reporting the sudden death of former CDS president Francisco Rodrigues dos Santos at the beginning of March. It is a case of mistaken identity involving a man with the same name and age.
Computer engineer Duarte Miguel Freitas explains how technological evolution now allows for “super realistic” content, making it very difficult to verify whether it is fake or not. “Nowadays I can no longer just believe, I have to confirm,” he summarises.
Some videos show documents that are not Portuguese. Others were recorded several years ago.
Rumours claim that some schools are placing litter boxes in bathrooms for students who identify as animals. The narrative emerged in North America in 2021 but has been replicated in other countries.
Many posts have appeared on social media regarding an alleged Italian law that provides for paid leave in the event of a pet's illness. Ventura shared the narrative, which is not true.
In recent days, a table has been circulating that places Portugal at the top of fuel price increases, with a rise of 23 cents compared to increases of only three to 10 cents in 12 other European countries, but these figures are false.
In recent days, a table has been circulating that places Portugal at the top of fuel price increases, with a rise of 23 cents compared to increases of only three to 10 cents in 12 other European countries, but these figures are false.
See the answer in the video. Polígrafo TVI (from the same group as CNN Portugal) is a fact-checking programme about current affairs.
Learn how to identify these manipulations and avoid sharing misinformation.
What leads some people to believe misinformation while others are sceptical of it? Work carried out jointly by PÚBLICO and Medialab in the Upstream project sheds some light on this.
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A conspiracy theory is circulating on social media claiming that Christmas celebrations were cancelled in several schools across the country 'to avoid offending Muslims'. But the narrative is conspiratorial — and false.
Both opponents posted two clips from the debate that they considered most useful to their narratives, but André Ventura added a third video: a supporter using incorrect data about Portuguese emigration, which for the Chega leader is an 'eye-opener'.
A 24-hour account of the false report claiming weapons were present at a school in Trafaria.
A purported quote from writer Miguel Esteves Cardoso has been circulating on social media claiming he expressed support for the leader of Chega. However, the text is false.
Explores the regulatory issues raised by digital technologies for democratic processes, including online campaigning, misinformation, data protection and platform governance.
I always blamed the Government for my being misinformed about the country’s political landscape; the online presence in this election makes me think that, after all, I was wrong. Column by Gustavo Casto
Without reliable data, it becomes impossible to evaluate public policies. Without a culture of rigour and evidence, only demagogy remains. Imagining a world in which the truth no longer matters is far too dangerous.
The TVI presenter has spoken out to clarify his position in response to a manipulated video circulating online.
Eva Brás Pinho, PSD MP, discusses the controversy over a Volksvargas post involving the prime minister, Luís Montenegro.
A message attributed to Luís Montenegro claiming the Azores were to be ceded to the US — supposedly published by Donald Trump — is false and was created by a satirical page. Some people believed it, and the prime minister accuses the creator of spreading misinformation.
A bogus message circulating over social network ‘x’ suggests Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, is ready to ‘make a deal’ with U.S. president Donald J. Trump over the sovereignty of The post PM files complaint over bogus message to Donald Trump appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Government will file a complaint against a user on X for circulating a fake image purporting to show a message from Luís Montenegro to Donald Trump.
The Consulate-General of Portugal in Macau today denied that failing to vote in the elections would lead to registered voters being removed from the electoral roll, after messages from the Portuguese Communities councillor for the China constituency addressed to potential voters.
Monday evening, the 18th, marked the arrival of Polígrafo on TVI and the launch of SIC Verifica, a fact-checking format with which the Impresa-owned channel responded to the sale of Polígrafo to Media Capital — a move that reportedly took SIC by surprise. On the premiere night, with both formats ...
A figure from the extremist movement “Reconquista” alleges on social media that the leader of the Bangladeshi community in Portugal said he would establish Islam here. The quote has been manipulated.
Misinformation linked to the presidential election amassed more than 8.3 million views on social media in the first round, and André Ventura accounted for 82.4% of the cases, according to LabCom — the Communication Laboratory of the University of Beira Interior (UBI).
André Wemans, spokesperson for the National Elections Commission (CNE), says that Sunday's voting is proceeding 'normally', despite some 'misinformation' on social media about how to vote.
Home News The reality of misinformation in Portugal The reality of misinformation in Portugal Since November 2025, misinformation associated with the presidential elections has garnered more than 7. 7 million views on social media, with André Ventura accounting for 85.
From building hospitals to opening shelters, posts on the social network spread false claims about benevolent acts by public figures. The posts include links that take users to pages full of adverts.
