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Minister downplays criticism and reiterates transparency in backlog recovery for registries

Now4 September 2026 at 20:54

Minister Rita Alarcão Júdice responded to criticism about the recovery of backlogs in registries, stating that the process was transparent and that it has been conducted in the best and most correct manner.

The official reiterated that the results of this work are already being felt by society, thus defending the way the recovery of backlogs in registries has been managed.

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