Luís Neves is a minister who has been compared to Al Capone, the famous American gangster, in a reference to his alleged protection by the State. The article states that, although Luís Neves has not yet been convicted of any crime, he is already known by this nickname.
The piece also describes Portugal as a "Republic in insolvency," suggesting an economic or financial crisis in the country. The article's title reinforces this idea, directly associating Luís Neves with this situation.
The text draws a parallel between Al Capone, who had the State "on his tail" (meaning he had influence over the State), and Luís Neves, who is described as being "obscenely protected by it" (by the State).
The article implies that there are suspicions or accusations against Luís Neves, but that these have not yet resulted in convictions, raising questions about justice and transparency in the country.
