Mariana Mortágua Says that the Gesture Addressed to Paul Núncio Was Badly Interpreted

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Aguiar-Branco considers that "the facts reported by [the CDS] may constitute a violation of the fundamental duties of Members" given in their Statute and Code of Conduct.

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Former co-ordinator of the Left Block argued that the gesture addressed to the parliamentary leader of CDS Paulo Núncio was a "cultural symbol rock", denying any offensive intention.

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Former Left Bloc coordinator Mariana Mortágua stated today that the gesture she made with her fingers towards the parliamentary leader of the CDS was misinterpreted, not being offensive, but rather linked to rock culture. This justification by Mariana Mortágua, however, did not calm tempers at the opening of today's plenary session, and the President of the Assembly of the Republic, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, was even forced to intervene twice: …