Summary:
Mário Soares had an eternal debt to José Sócrates.
Maintained a close relationship until his death.
Despite corruption allegations from Operação Marquês.
Mário Soares and His Eternal Debt to José Sócrates
The former President of Portugal, Mário Soares, had an "eternal debt" to ex-Prime Minister José Sócrates, maintaining a close relationship until the end of his life. Despite the corruption allegations stemming from the Operação Marquês, Soares never distanced himself from Sócrates.
Sócrates with Mário Soares
Photo: Archive
Soares' unwavering support for Sócrates highlights the complexities of Portuguese politics and personal relationships within it. The loyalty displayed raises questions about the implications of political debts and their influence on governance.
The Operação Marquês has cast a shadow over many political figures in Portugal, yet Soares' commitment to Sócrates stands out as a notable exception in a landscape often marked by political distancing amidst scandal.
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