Neo-Nazi Attack on Actor Adérito Lopes: A Shocking Act of Unprovoked Violence

Adérito Lopes, a renowned actor, was violently attacked by a neo-Nazi group outside Teatro A Barraca in Lisbon. The incident occurred as he prepared to portray Luís Vaz de Camões in the play "Amor é um fogo que arde sem se ver". Lopes described the assault as a "brutal act of completely unprovoked violence" and hopes for justice to be served.

The Attack

Lopes was taken by surprise when he was violently struck in the face without any prior interaction or provocation. He emphasized that the attack was "cruel and gratuitous", with no justification.

Call for Justice

The actor has called for a thorough investigation and exemplary punishment for the perpetrator, stressing the importance of upholding constitutional rights, including personal integrity. He has chosen not to speak further publicly to avoid influencing the ongoing investigation.

Support from the Community

Lopes expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming solidarity shown by colleagues, students, artists, politicians, and anonymous citizens. He also thanked Maria do Céu Guerra and the collective of Teatro A Barraca for their fearless support.

A Poetic Irony

In a poignant closing, Lopes quoted Camões, the very figure he was set to portray on the day of the attack: "E se eu mais der a cervis, a mundanos acidentes, duros tiranos e urgentes, cale-se esta confusão; cante-se a visão de paz" ("And if I give more to the world, to worldly accidents, harsh tyrants and urgent, let this confusion be silenced; sing the vision of peace").