Revealed: PS Deputy Admits Accessing Confidential Information Before Key Debate

Controversy Erupts Over Confidential Information Access

Pedro Delgado Alves, a deputy from the PS party, has confirmed that he accessed confidential information regarding clients of Luís Montenegro just hours before a critical parliamentary debate. This information came to light after Montenegro disclosed new clients to the Transparency Entity.

During a meeting of the Interests Registration Working Group, Alves openly admitted to accessing the process and sharing details with Fabian Figueiredo from the Left Bloc. He stated, “In light of the notification and consultation, I exchanged views with Fabian Figueiredo, as I believed there were new data beyond what was publicly available.”

Accusations and Responses

Alves defended his actions, suggesting that such access is a normal procedure and not unusual. He responded to accusations from the PSD party, asserting, “This has been a topic of discussion since it was reported by Expresso, but I cannot know who might have accessed the information.”

The Transparency Entity provides deputies with a special password to access sensitive documents, tracking who accessed what and when. Despite the knowledge of at least two deputies regarding the new clients, the PS leader criticized the PSD for publicizing this information just before the parliamentary debate, labeling it a disgraceful act.

PSD's Outrage and Calls for Investigation

Luís Montenegro and other PSD leaders expressed their outrage over the premature disclosure of sensitive information. Montenegro clarified, “The information was made public without my intervention. I was not in favor of it being public at all.”

The PSD is determined to investigate the leak, with Hugo Carneiro demanding that the Transparency Entity reveal who accessed the documents prior to the debate. They fear that the breach of confidentiality could lead to serious consequences, including potential loss of mandate for any involved deputies.

Legal Implications and Ongoing Tensions

Hugo Soares from PSD emphasized that someone unlawfully accessed and disclosed the Prime Minister's information, indicating that the party will pursue all avenues to identify the perpetrator. He warned that this situation could lead to legal repercussions for those involved.

Despite the ongoing tension, Alexandra Leitão from PS defended the transparency laws, stating that data submitted online becomes public after a specified period. The dialogue between the two parties remains heated, with accusations flying back and forth regarding the source of the leak.