A quote attributed to the presidential candidate about immigration is circulating on social media. Do you argue that Portugal should receive “all migration” and do you not agree with “the idea that there are already many mosques”? SIC Verifies.
A montage with the image of António José Seguro and a warning has been circulating since last week: “Dthen don’t complain…”.
During assembly, a citation, which is attributed to the candidate for the Presidency of the Republic, on immigration and places of worship.
“I affirm and reaffirm that I am in favor of receiving all the migration that seeks us therefore, we are a people of solidarity and I don’t agree with the idea that there are already too many mosques therefore, many believers of these religions need their places of worship”, the image reads.
Did Seguro really say this?
There is no record in recent public statements by António José Seguro saying that “we must receive all migration” without limits or control over it.
In fact, looking at what the candidate has said throughout the campaign, his position on the issue of immigration has remained moderate.
Even if we assume that “We need immigrants to help develop our economy”, Seguro also states that it is in favor of “organized” and “controlled” immigration.
António José Seguro has argued that the issue must be treated with balance, human dignity and integration of those who work in the country, which “We need to regularize reception and integration so that the advantages that arise from immigration do not turn into disadvantages in some of its dimensions”.
A search for the statement attributed to it – or variations thereof – leads only to similar social media posts without, at any time, mentioning where and when it was said.
The phrase has circulated mainly in pages supporting André Ventura, Chega or anti-immigration groups.
SIC verifies that it is…
The idea of accepting “all the migration that seeks us” was not pronounced by Seguro. The presidential candidate’s public position is more aligned with a policy of regulated immigration, that reacts to economic needs, follows rules and respects legislation, but with focus also on the integration of immigrants.
