Puntos clave del artículo:
1. The Portuguese Prime Minister, António Costa, resigns after his official residence is raided in an investigation into corruption and influence trafficking.
2. The Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that Costa is also being investigated, which has led the Prime Minister to resign in order to preserve the dignity of the position.
3. Costa has been in power since 2015 and was able to form a coalition government with left-wing parties. However, relations deteriorated due to disagreements over the real estate crisis, healthcare, and education.
4. The investigation focuses on concessions for the extraction of lithium in the Romano and Barroso mines, a hydrogen energy production project in the port of Sines, and a data center in the same location.
5. Over 40 raids have been carried out as part of the investigation, and several politicians have been declared suspects, including the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Infrastructure.
6. Portugal has large reserves of lithium, but the poor quality of the mineral and the environmental impact of certain projects have generated controversy in recent years.
7. Costa has expressed his full availability to cooperate with the justice system and trusts in its functioning.
8. The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has accepted Costa’s resignation and must decide whether to call for elections or appoint a new Prime Minister from the Socialist Party.
9. Costa leaves office after nearly eight years in which he focused on serving Portugal and the Portuguese people, implementing measures such as a beneficial tax system for digital nomads and foreign retirees.
10. Political instability has affected Portugal in recent years, with several government members resigning due to scandals.
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