Portuguese Prime Minister Resigns Amid Corruption Probe

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Costa's chief of staff, Vítor Escária, was among those arrested in a series of raids.
Infrastructure Minister Joao Galamba and the president of the environment agency APA, Nuno Lacasta, have been named as formal suspects.
Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has resigned following a corruption probe involving his government.
The investigation is centered around alleged malfeasance, corruption of elected officials, and influence peddling concerning lithium mine concessions and plans for a green hydrogen plant and data center.

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has resigned following a corruption probe involving his government. The investigation is centered around alleged malfeasance, corruption of elected officials, and influence peddling concerning lithium mine concessions and plans for a green hydrogen plant and data center. Costa's chief of staff, Vítor Escária, was among those arrested in a series of raids. Other notable figures named as formal suspects include Infrastructure Minister Joao Galamba and the president of the environment agency APA, Nuno Lacasta.

The Public Prosecutor's Office is leading the investigation into Costa and several members of his cabinet for alleged crimes of prevarication, active and passive corruption, and influence peddling. Arrest warrants have been issued for Costa's chief of staff and others. Despite the ongoing investigation and his subsequent resignation, Costa has maintained his innocence, stating his conscience is clear of any illicit or censured act.

The corruption probe has led to a political shakeup in Portugal, with the president expected to dissolve parliament and call for a new election. The investigation continues to unfold, with more details expected to emerge in the coming weeks.

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Portuguese PM quits over lithium, hydrogen corruption probe

Reuters Catarina Demony, Tuesday, 07 November 2023 18:05
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    • Prosecutors detained his chief of staff and named Infrastructure Minister Joao Galamba and the president of the environment agency APA, Nuno Lacasta, as formal suspects.
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Portugal's prime minister offers his resignation as his government is involved in a corruption probe

Spectrum Local News Associated Press Tuesday, 07 November 2023 00:00
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    • Costa has maintained his innocence, stating his conscience is clear of any illicit or censured act.
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Portugal’s prime minister resigns as his government is involved in a corruption investigation

The Hill News Site: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate-seethe-republicans-call-for-israeli-elections/ HELENA ALVES Tuesday, 07 November 2023 17:13
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    • His chief of staff, the mayor of Sines, and three others were arrested as part of the investigation.
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Portugal's prime minister resigns as his government is involved in a corruption investigation

WSLS News Associated Press Tuesday, 07 November 2023 13:37
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    • His resignation came after the arrest of his chief of staff during a raid on several public buildings and properties.
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Portuguese PM António Costa resigns over corruption scandal

Euronews Tuesday, 07 November 2023 00:00
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    • The Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating Costa and several members of his cabinet for alleged crimes of prevarication, active and passive corruption, and influence peddling.
    • Arrest warrants have been issued for Costa's chief of staff and others.
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