I am watching Portuguese news right now and there is a very angry debate going on between Luís Montenegro and André Ventura.
I cannot understand what they are saying really but it seems that Portugal is having an election due to “conflict of interest” regarding Montenegro’s family business. My Vavó said something about the PM’s wife but even she is confused about it. I find it funny that they’re having these two right-wing dudes go off on each other on TV but nothing for the PCP-CDU.
I’ve tried to explain to my Vavó that the Ventura guy sucks but it’s difficult to get a handle on things (she thinks he has good points on calling the current PM a liar). Isn’t he also a fan of Salazar? Is Portuguese media trying to drum up more support for CHEGA?
I am always worried about Portugal and since it’s the day before April 25th (anniversary of the Carnation Revolution) I’m a bit more antsy.
Yes I do recall the anti-immigrant sentiment from a while back, it is such a shame. Portugal is no different from the rest of Europe it seems, what a shame. I really hope they don't get stuck between a two party, IL vs CHEGA, system but we will have to see. Maybe they will pull through and choose a better option.
I would not doubt US involvement since they got pissy when the Carnation Revolution happened. Most Americans probably do not think much about Portugal but considering it was a founding member of NATO and the EU there is probably some intervention on some level.