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The Rolex, Bloco and Festa do Avante gangs

Observador2 September 2026 at 00:20

The article ironically mentions the so-called "gangs" of the Rolex, the Bloco and the Festa do Avante, in a reference to different political or social groups in Portugal. The text suggests that the country is presented as very safe by "Neves," but that in reality there are serious problems.

The author refers to watches taken from people's wrists, AIMIs removed from citizens' wallets and to the existence of terrorists causing alarm. The term "AIMIs" likely refers to financial or tax instruments.

The text appears to be a political criticism or satire aimed at Passos Coelho or another politician with the surname Neves, questioning the security that he claims exists in the country.

The final reference to the "Rolex Gang" potentially becoming the "Timex Gang" is a joke suggesting that over time, the situation may worsen and luxury goods may give way to something more modest.

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