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Motion of censure against the Government: "The minister has to understand that at this moment he is a toxic asset"

Now6 September 2026 at 17:10

During the discussion about the political pressure around the executive, the eventual creation of a parliamentary inquiry committee arose. The motion of censure against the Government was under debate, with criticism directed at a specific minister.

Paula do Espírito Santo defended that the minister should leave before the scheduling of the parliamentary debate. Her position was clear in stating that the official represents a "toxic asset" at this moment.

The situation reflects the political instability experienced by the executive, with the opposition pressuring through parliamentary mechanisms such as the motion of censure and the possibility of creating an inquiry committee.

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