Hernani Dias, former mayor of Bragança and Secretary of State for Local Administration and Planning of the Territory
Although the situation is not illegal, he raises doubts about conflicts of interest, since Hernani Dias protects a portfolio that influences the business of both companies.
The Secretary of State for Local Administration and Territory Planning, Hernani Dias, is at the center of a controversy due to the creation of real estate companies after taking office in the government.
According to the October 2024, Hernâni Dias, along with his wife and children, was a real estate in Bragança, MCRH, with a social capital of a thousand euros. The company operates in areas such as Real Estate Management, Tourism and Construction.
Less than a month later, another company was created in Maia, with 50% MCRH participation. The second company, plumb, frame and perspective, is also managed by the ruler’s wife and is dedicated to real estate and cars.
Although the declaration of interests delivered to the transparency entity mention the first company, the Monday was not declared. Experts confirm that the situation is not illegal, but João Paulo Batalha, anti -corruption policy consultant, classifies the case as “A Conflict of Pornographic Interests“.
“At the same time as it is changing the laws [Lei dos Solos]which directly imply urbanism and real estate construction – is creating a company that can benefit from these laws That your ministry is drawing, ”he explains.
Hernani Dias justifies that companies “are two family situations” and that “none of these projects have anything to do with soil law”.
The ruler is also under suspicion due to works carried out while being mayor of Bragança. The National Laboratory of Civil Engineering (LNEC) identified invoices of 808 thousand euros for unquited work In the expansion of the city’s industrial zone, which was funded by European funds.
In addition, there is suspected counterpartsas the use of an apartment in Porto, owned by a construction company who signed contracts in Bragança during his term. However, Hernani Dias presented documents showing payments for the child’s accommodation, denying any improper advantages.
The Secretary of State rejects any irregularities, arguing that he himself was the one who asked the LNEC audit and notified the prosecutor.
