Ventura postpones decision on motion of censure as PS criticizes Neves case

André Ventura, leader of Chega, has decided to postpone his decision regarding a motion of censure against the government. This decision comes in the wake of the case involving Luís Neves, the Minister of Internal Administration, whom Ventura had promised to censure if Luís Montenegro did not remove him.

The postponement was announced by Ventura after he spoke with the President of the Republic. The conversation is one of the steps Ventura deemed important before making a final decision, which will now be delayed by one day, as indicated.

In statements to RTP during the session at the Assembleia da República, Ventura noted that the situation with Luís Neves occurs within a context of growing political tension. The minister has faced criticism from various sectors, including the opposition.

The committee where Luís Neves will be heard has its chair clarifying that Ventura may be present and question the minister, which could potentially intensify the political discussion surrounding the case.

For its part, the Socialist Party (PS) stated that the Neves case is degrading the political authority of the state.

The PS emphasizes the importance of political responsibility in this context, positioning itself as critical of the government's management of this incident and its implications for the effectiveness of institutions.

The tension and scrutiny surrounding the case have raised concerns about the stability of the government's authority during a sensitive political period.