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Former mayors of Santo Tirso and Barcelos remain silent at the start of trial
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Former mayors of Santo Tirso and Barcelos remain silent at the start of trial

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 12:50

Joaquim Couto, former mayor of Santo Tirso, and Miguel Costa Gomes, former mayor of Barcelos, remained silent at the start of the trial against both of them. The two former mayors are being tried for crimes of corruption and malfeasance.

The trial began with the reading of the indictment, at which point both defendants chose not to make statements. Their decision to remain silent is a right guaranteed to them within the legal proceedings.

Joaquim Couto served as mayor of the Municipality of Santo Tirso for several terms, while Miguel Costa Gomes led the municipality of Barcelos. Both are now facing charges dating back to their tenure in municipal office.

The case also involves other defendants, although the main focus of the trial is on the conduct of the two former mayors. The prosecution argues that the crimes were committed in the context of their respective municipal terms.

Why this matters

Readers of the Ave region learn that two former mayors of neighboring municipalities are being tried for corruption crimes, which may have local political implications and raises questions about transparency in the municipal management of these cities.

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