Portugal Investigates Far-Right Group for Terror Plots Against Politicians, Activists

Portuguese judicial authorities are investigating members of the far-right group Movimento Armilar Lusitano (MAL) for suspected terrorism and plotting attacks against public figures. The group allegedly targeted high-profile individuals such as the Prime Minister, former prime ministers, activists, and journalists.

The Central Department of Investigation and Criminal Action (DCIAP) of the Public Prosecutor's Office formally accused nine suspects in connection with MAL's activities. The group is described as nationalist, neo-Nazi, white supremacist, anti-system, and conspiratorial, with an organized structure and a desire to intervene in national politics. They rejected multicultural societies and advocated for the superiority of certain ethnic and ideological groups.

According to the accusation, the suspects aimed to subvert the democratic regime and impose an authoritarian model, resorting to violence. They identified individuals and entities as "targets" perceived as threats to the country. The DCIAP stated that the suspects sought to gather human, material, financial, and logistical resources for future actions against these targets and the state, but did not carry out any attacks.

During the investigation, authorities discovered that the group recruited members and manufactured weapons, including mortar and drone grenades, using 3D printing technology. Four of the suspects are in preventive detention, while one has been released.

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The formal suspects acted, for years, seeking to gather human, material, financial and logistical means for future actions against these targets and against the State with the use of weapons.