• Ventura released images of graffiti in residential areas and stated that the group uses the ports of Sines, Lisbon, and Leixões as the main entry points for large shipments of cocaine from South America. The accusation gains even more relevance after the arrest, at the end of 2025, of Valter Lima Zago, known as “Hulk,” one of the main leaders of the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC). Zago was hiding in Portugal and was wanted internationally for money laundering and drug trafficking. Another high-ranking figure in the PCC, André de Oliveira Macedo (“André do Rap”), also allegedly used Portugal as a refuge to coordinate international operations.

•  Ventura directly blamed the PS and PSD governments, which alternated in power for years. “Years of open borders, weak security policies and uncontrolled immigration have allowed these criminal organizations to establish themselves in our country,” he stated. Portuguese authorities have recorded a worrying increase in crimes linked to Brazilian factions, especially drug trafficking, extortion and money laundering.

• To date, the government has not yet issued an official response to Ventura's allegations. The case reignites the debate about internal security, border control and the risks of transnational crime in Portugal.

  

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The measure was confirmed this morning by the Portuguese Prime Minister, who stressed the need to "transparently clarify" the reasons behind the energy collapse that left millions of citizens without power for several hours.

"It is essential to know precisely what happened and what failures triggered the massive interruption of electricity service," the president declared. "Only with an independent audit can we ensure that all factors are identified and the necessary corrective measures are taken."

The blackout, which also affected Spain, Andorra, and partially affected France, Italy, and Germany, caused massive disruptions to critical infrastructure and generated concern across Europe about the stability of the electricity system.

Portuguese authorities are seeking an investigation to evaluate the role of national and international operators, as well as the effectiveness of current security protocols. The request will be formalized with the European Commission in the coming days.

Meanwhile, several countries have already announced their own measures to address the crisis. Spain is currently investigating the ruling internally, while other governments have called for greater energy coordination at the European level.