Carlos Moedas' Elevator Fall: How a Tragic Report Could Derail His Election Campaign

The Impact of the RTP Report on Carlos Moedas' Campaign

There's a very old LP by Chico Buarque called Almanaque. In the song that gives the album its name, which was never among Chico's most popular, a man asks a 'girl' to look in an almanac for various things, including 'how a great love ends'. The man has two alternatives: he wants to know if it's 'like raining fine rain all year or like falling in an elevator'?

The RTP report revealed that the Lisbon City Council, led by Carlos Moedas, did not contact the families of victims of a recent tragedy. This revelation has severely damaged the credibility of the candidate, who is currently running for re-election. If Carlos Moedas loses this election, it will be because of this 'fall from the elevator'—a metaphor for a sudden, unexpected downfall triggered by the report's findings.

Broader Implications for the Election

The story underscores how political accountability and crisis management are critical in electoral outcomes. The failure to reach out to affected families has become a focal point, potentially swaying public opinion against Moedas at a crucial time.