Matosinhos City Council faces judicial searches

Chega party councilors in Matosinhos have demanded urgent clarifications from Mayor Luísa Salgueiro following searches conducted by the Judiciary Police (PJ) at the municipal headquarters. The investigation is reportedly related to press advisory services and elements pertaining to the year 2023.

In a formal request, councilors António Parada and Sérgio Meira sought to identify the individuals performing press advisory roles, their contractual ties, and who held political oversight of communications. The councilors are also inquiring about the scope of the diligence, the municipal procedures involved, and the level of involvement or knowledge held by the presidency and other executive members.

While stating they respect the presumption of innocence and judicial secrecy, the Chega representatives are asking the mayor to clarify political responsibilities regarding the supervision of these services and what consequences might follow if irregularities are confirmed.