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Barlavento9 September 2026 at 11:37

CDS-PP Algarve accused PS of using Olhão as a stage for "political propaganda", criticizing a socialist initiative held in that municipality. The centrist formation contrasted regional investments with the accusations and political statements made by the Socialist Party. This accusation arises in the context of a political dispute between the two parties in the Algarve region. The content was first reported by Barlavento, a regional media outlet.

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