Manuel João Vieira: "I regret spending a lot of money stupidly. I would leave 500-euro payments. I would come home with nothing in my pocket"
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Manuel João Vieira: "I regret spending a lot of money stupidly. I would leave 500-euro payments. I would come home with nothing in my pocket"

SIC Notícias29 August 2026 at 15:50

Manuel João Vieira is described as an unexpected candidate for the Presidency of the Republic in Portugal. His campaign is distinguished by bringing topics considered unusual to the political debate, such as love, art, alcohol, and existential reflections about life.

This interview was conducted on the Alta Definição program, where they seek to explore another facet of the candidate. During the conversation, Manuel João Vieira addresses regrets of a financial nature, problems related to alcohol consumption, and stories from his childhood.

Regarding personal finances, the candidate confesses he regrets having spent a lot of money carelessly. Specifically, he mentions that he would stop making 500-euro payments and that, upon arriving home, he had nothing in his pocket.

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