Minister Luís Neves stated that he does not allow himself to be intimidated, guaranteeing that he will continue to govern despite the attacks he has been receiving. The statement was made during a ceremony in Madeira, a territory where the official chose to publicly respond to the criticism.
Luís Neves accused his adversaries of spreading lies about him, specifically referring to André Ventura's attacks, the leader of the Chega party. The minister considered these accusations as intimidation attempts that were unsuccessful.
The official raised the tone during his speech and left a direct warning to André Ventura, making it clear that he does not intend to back down from his political position.
This episode comes in the context of growing political tension between the government and the Chega party, with Luís Neves positioning himself firmly against what he considers to be a disinformation campaign.
