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Marquês. Sócrates returns to testify in court

Observador15 September 2026 at 10:17

Former prime minister José Sócrates returned to court to continue his testimony in the Marquês Operation trial. This was his second appearance in court, having already been present in Thursday's session.

Sócrates was being heard as part of the Marquês Operation case, one of the largest judicial proceedings in Portugal, involving suspicions of corruption, tax fraud, and money laundering. The trial is taking place in Lisbon.

The former prime minister had already given testimony in the previous session, held on Thursday, and now continued his deposition. The judicial authorities continue to investigate the alleged criminal practices associated with this case.

The Marquês Operation involved several other people besides Sócrates, including former collaborators and businessmen. The case has been followed with great media attention in Portugal.

Why this matters

Readers in Portugal follow with interest this high-profile trial, which involves the former head of government and could have significant political consequences. The continuation of Sócrates' statements represents an important development in a process that has been ongoing for several years and continues to spark public debate about transparency in Portuguese political life.

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