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Chega calls for the dismissal of Minister Luís Neves

The Chega party requests the dismissal of Minister Luís Neves in the Assembly of the Republic, citing irregularities in the management of the PJ.

22 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Chega party has introduced an initiative in the Assembly of the Republic requesting the dismissal of the Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves. The proposal from Chega is based on allegations of irregularities in the management of the Judicial Police (PJ) and conflicts of interest.

In statements, Chega argued that Luís Neves' continued presence in office undermines the credibility of institutions. The party contends that his departure is necessary to preserve the integrity of government functions.

Additionally, the spokesperson for the PSD, Sebastião Bugalho, commented on the situation, stating that the transfer of a vehicle seized by the PJ to the Ministry of Internal Administration is not an unprecedented case. This statement appears aimed at clarifying a potential confusion or misinterpretation regarding the legality of the ministry's actions.

André Ventura, leader of Chega, criticized the president of the PSD, Luís Montenegro, for not taking initiative regarding the situation of Luís Neves. Ventura maintained that the minister considers himself above the law, reinforcing the call for his dismissal.

The issue is now at the center of political discussions, with Chega's proposal gaining prominence in the Assembly. The reactions of other parties and the potential continuation of the minister will be scrutinized in the coming days as discussions progress.

The resolution presented by Chega is one of the steps that could influence political stability, as requests for the dismissal of government members often generate significant reactions in the political landscape.

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