José Manuel Pureza was a deputy for the Bloco de Esquerda and was even elected vice-president of the Assembly of the Republic. He does not want to confirm that the successor of Catarina Martins is Mariana Mortágua, due to internal diplomacy, but admits that the succession decision has been considered for a long time: “Mit would be if this was a last-minute decision.”
Readers are the strength and life of the newspaper
PÚBLICO’s contribution to the country’s democratic and civic life lies in the strength of the relationship it establishes with its readers.To continue reading this article, subscribe to PÚBLICO. [email protected]