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André Ventura says camped were infiltrated by the extreme left and accuses PS of “hypocrisy”

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Briefings

André Ventura, leader of Chega, accused protesters of infiltrating demonstrations by homeless individuals to obstruct the Legitimist movement, labeling them as direct agents of national and international far-right groups. He criticized the government for failing to resolve social issues, specifically citing the PS and PSD for prioritizing crisis benefits over addressing poverty, while defending the government's budget against claims it ignores the cost of living. The police operation to remove camps occurred on October 20, 2026, with Ventura asserting that journalists and associations lack evidence to support violence appeals.

Key points

• André Ventura accused homeless individuals of infiltrating demonstrations to obstruct the Legitimist movement, claiming they are direct agents of national and international far-right groups.
• Ventura criticized the government for failing to resolve social issues, specifically citing the PS and PSD for prioritizing crisis benefits over addressing poverty.

Context

André Ventura, leader of Chega, issued a statement after a police operation to remove camps on October 20, 2026. He accused protesters of infiltrating demonstrations by homeless individuals to obstruct the Legitimist movement, labeling them as direct agents of national and international far-right groups. He criticized the government for failing to resolve social issues, specifically citing the PS and PSD for prioritizing crisis benefits over addressing poverty.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Ventura's statements and the police operation details; specific numbers of infiltrators or exact dates of far-right involvement are not provided. The article does not contain data on the number of camps removed or specific casualty figures.

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