# Portuguese municipal council investigations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-municipal-council-investigations
> Updated: 2026-11-06T12:20:27.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: Matosinhos 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matosinhos-city-council-faces-judicial-searches

### 2026-10-30: Coruche Municipal Council undergoes police searches

The Polícia Judiciária collected documents from the Coruche Municipal Council regarding matters from previous administrations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coruche-municipal-council-undergoes-police-searches

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