Bundles of cash found in an office in the Portuguese prime minister’s official residence have led to the downfall of one of the European left’s success stories after the country’s Socialist leader resigned over an investigation into alleged corruption.
Portugal is heading towards a snap election next year after Antonio Costa shocked the country by resigning over the probe.
More than €75,000 (£66,000) in cash was found by police in the office of Costa’s chief of staff Vitor Escaria. Escaria’s lawyer said the cash wasn’t illegal.
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Publish date : 2023-11-12 03:00:00
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