In an interview with SIC Notícias, the assistant and territorial cohesion minister said the prime minister has already given all the explanations of the case involving the family business. It has even guaranteed that, so far, there are no suspicions or accusations about Luís Montenegro.
After communication to the country at 8 pm on a Saturday, the ministers of Luis Montenegro unfolded in explanations and answered the questions that the prime minister did not want to clarify.
This time was Manuel Castro Almeida, Deputy Minister and Territorial Cohesion. In an interview with SIC Notícias, he defended everything that was said by Luís Montenegro for more than 15 minutes of speech. And there was still things to add.
“Luís Montenegro gave all the explanations he had to give… Some issues were too far away.”
Castro Almeida says that the prime minister has nothing to do with the family business.
“No one accused Luis Montenegro of anything. There is no accusation. No suspicion.”
The minister also clarified that he had a company “for over 20 years” but sold his quota.
Soil law
About the Soil Law, Manuel Castro Almeida clarified some doubts. It has ensured that the measure will increase the offer of land and the price of houses will lower. He adds that there is a rule in the law that limits houses prices.
