Deputies refuse to lift Joana Mortagua's parliamentary immunity

Parliamentarian was sued by communication consultant Luís Bernardo for defamation

Parliament refused to lift the immunity of the blockaded congresswoman.

A shield against injustice, a strong voice for the truth, a categorical refusal to see Louga become the theatre of an unworthy political cabal! Open letter to the National Assembly Do not sacrifice justice on the altar of arbitrariness! Louga says NO to the lifting of the immunity of our deputy mayor! Madam, members of the ad hoc committee, The National Assembly is the temple of democracy, the sanctuary of fundamental freedoms and rights. Today …

At issue are the words of the representative of the Left Bloc about Luís Bernardo. Mortagua referred to the actions of José Sócrates's former advisor as a “gangster game” and guarantees that she doesn't regret it.