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Portuguese municipal council investigations
Overview
Authorities have conducted judicial searches at multiple municipal council facilities in Portugal.
In Coruche, the Polícia Judiciária, led by the National Anti-Corruption Unit, searched municipal offices on October 30, 2026. The council stated that the collected documentation pertains to periods prior to the current administration and confirmed full cooperation with inspectors. This follows similar searches conducted at the same location in November 2025.
In Matosinhos, the Judiciary Police conducted searches at the municipal headquarters regarding press advisory services and matters from 2023. Following these actions, councilors from the Chega party requested clarifications from Mayor Luísa Salgueiro concerning contractual ties, political oversight of communications, and the potential involvement of executive members.
Entities
Matosinhos City Council · Polícia Judiciária · National Anti-Corruption Unit · Luísa Salgueiro · Coruche Municipal Council
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMatosinhos City Council faces judicial searches
Chega councilors in Matosinhos are demanding answers from Mayor Luísa Salgueiro after Judiciary Police searches regarding 2023 press advisory services.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesCoruche Municipal Council undergoes police searches
The Polícia Judiciária collected documents from the Coruche Municipal Council regarding matters from previous administrations.
Sources
almeirinense.com · cnnportugal.iol.pt · correiodamanha.pt · noticiaslx.pt · observador.pt