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Viable law, but indecent

Correio da Manhã31 August 2026 at 00:30

The law in question is described as feasible but indecent, in an editorial position that calls for the President's intervention. The article directly appeals to the President to veto the legislation, arguing that such a decision would be consistent with the mandate he received from the Portuguese people. The reference to the majority that elected the President indicates that he was confronted with opposition to André Ventura during the electoral process. André Ventura appears as a central figure in this political analysis, apparently representing a position or movement against which the electoral majority voted. The article, of an opinionated tone, suggests that approving the law without a veto would represent a break with voters' expectations.

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