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Meeting of executives and technicians from Elvas City Council ends with confrontations and accusations

Now14 September 2026 at 19:40

The meeting of the executive and technicians from Elvas City Council ended in confrontations and mutual accusations. The episode involved a former councilor from the municipality and the current mayor, accompanied by his team.

The incident occurred during a working meeting between the municipal officials and the municipal technicians, degenerating into an exchange of accusations among the parties present. The former councilor opposed the current mayor and members of his team, creating an atmosphere of tension that marked the end of the meeting.

Why this matters

The residents of Elvas are directly affected by this internal conflict in the city council, which could compromise the functioning of municipal services. The episode marks an escalation in the political dispute between the current executive and a former member of the municipality.

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