PCP reacts to criticism: organization considered 'terrorist' invited to the Avante! Festival
Euronews Portugal27 August 2026 at 17:18
PCP responded to the criticism received after announcing the presence of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), considered a terrorist organization, at the Avante! Festival, a cultural event with a strong political leaning organized by the communist party. The decision generated public controversy, leading the party to clarify its position on the invitation.
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