Summary:
Pedro Anastácio accuses Carlos Moedas of trying to expel PS advisors from a public press conference.
The press conference is a public event, and the PS has the right to attend.
Anastácio's advisors attended the conference only due to their own resistance.
This is not an isolated incident; there have been previous attempts to block access to public statements.
Anastácio calls for transparency, stating that political forces have the right to attend these declarations.
Accusations Against Carlos Moedas
Pedro Anastácio, a socialist councilor from Lisbon's municipal chamber, has accused the local government team led by Carlos Moedas of trying to expel PS advisors from a press conference regarding the cutting down of jacaranda trees on Avenida 5 de Outubro. This incident has been labeled as "unacceptable" and Anastácio claims it is not the first occurrence of such behavior.
Right to Attend
Anastácio emphasized that the press conference is a public event, asserting that they have every right to be present and hear the clarifications. He explained that his two advisors were waiting for the press conference to begin when they were asked to leave the room by members of the municipal team.
Pushback from PS Advisors
Before the conference commenced and journalists arrived, Joana Almeida's advisor and another municipal executive advisor asked Anastácio’s aides to vacate the room. Anastácio instructed his advisors to stay put, stating, "I told them not to leave."
No Response from Moedas' Team
The Observador attempted to reach out to Carlos Moedas' team for comments but received no reply prior to the publication of this article.
Recurrent Issues
Pedro Anastácio revealed that his advisors ultimately attended the press conference, but only due to their own resistance. He insists this is not an isolated incident, referencing previous attempts to block access for political forces scrutinizing Moedas' administration during public statements.
Previous Incident
Last Christmas, during a strike by waste workers, another socialist advisor was similarly asked to leave the venue where the Mayor was making public statements. That advisor also remained at the location through self-resistance and the guidance of socialist councilors, despite being offended by a member of the coalition leader's team.
Call for Transparency
Anastácio stresses that such events should be open to political forces, journalists, and citizens alike. He concludes that there is a clear attempt to create a climate of secrecy, which he believes is not a good practice.
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