Leader of the acronym, André Ventura shares on the networks the piece that criticizes those who attribute current problems to the colonial past
A billboard placed this Monday (March 9, 2026) by the right-wing party (right) in front of the Assembly of the Republic, in Lisbon, marked the day of. The piece features photos of the president of Brazil, (PT), and the president of Angola, (MPLA, left), accompanied by the phrase: “It’s not 500 years of Portugal’s fault, it’s its corruption”.
The image was shared by the leader of Chega, , by Seguro in the 2nd round of the presidential elections. In the publication, he commented on the presence of heads of state from Portuguese-speaking countries at the ceremony.
“Today, several Lusophone Heads of State are in Lisbon, for the inauguration of the President of the Republic. We respect everyone, especially the Portuguese-speaking countries, but we have to tell the truth. Our returnees deserve it, the former combatants deserve it, Portugal deserves it”declared Ventura.
“We respect everyone, especially Portuguese-speaking countries, but we have to tell the truth,” said Ventura when sharing the image
The post received a response from the former federal deputy (PL-SP). “True. Lula steals and they still want to blame Pedro Álvares Cabral. Do me a favor. What happened in 1500 was the greatest technological leap in history”these.
The theme addressed on the billboard refers to the debate about the consequences of the Portuguese colonial period, which affects countries such as Brazil, Angola and other African nations that were under Lisbon’s rule for centuries. In recent decades, governments and civil organizations have begun to discuss historical reparation policies linked to slavery and colonial exploitation.
The matter was defended by Seguro’s predecessor, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The then president that Portugal should recognize crimes committed during the colonial period and suggested discussing forms of reparation. In later statements, the issue of slavery “it can’t go under the carpet”.
The discussion provoked diplomatic reactions. The Brazilian government that historical reparation is “premise for citizenship”while Portugal considers compensation measures related to the colonial past.
At the same time, the Portuguese government is on course to establish reparations to former colonies, despite public debate on the topic.
