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Politics · Funchal · 11 August 2026

Mais Santa Cruz Accuses Élia Ascensão of Victimization and Evading Concrete Questions

The Mais Santa Cruz coalition accuses the Mayor of Santa Cruz, Élia Ascensão, of playing the victim instead of answering specific questions.

Mais Santa Cruz Accuses Élia Ascensão of Victimization and Evading Concrete Questions

The Mais Santa Cruz coalition issued a clarification following a statement by the Mayor of Santa Cruz, Élia Ascensão, regarding the Municipal Assembly meeting.

According to the coalition, its deputies were merely exercising their right to information and oversight, seeking clarification on a judicial process and other matters of municipal interest.

Mais Santa Cruz claims the Mayor prefers to speak of "political opportunism" and victimization rather than answering the questions posed, while upholding the presumption of innocence and demanding transparency and accountability.

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