Afonso Gonçalves

Afonso Gonçalves

politician Portugal

Afonso Gonçalves is the leader of the far-right group Reconquista, known for promoting anti-immigration and xenophobic rhetoric. He was recently in the news for leading a provocative demonstration from a balcony in Lisbon, where he made inflammatory speeches in both Portuguese and English, questioning the presence of immigrants in Portugal. The action was deemed unlawful and led to his forcible removal by the police, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding far-right movements in Europe.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
9,120
Power
215$
Sentiment
2.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Portugal 1 2.00 0.09% +0% 10,196,709 9,120 $240,000 215$
Totals 1 10,196,709 9,120 $240,000 215$
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Recent Mentions

Portugal Portugal: Afonso Gonçalves, the face of the Reconquista movement, claims that Brazilians commit much more organized and violent crime than other immigrant groups. 2

Público: Os brasileiros não são os imigrantes que cometem mais crimes em Portugal | Prova dos Factos

Portugal Portugal: Afonso Gonçalves is the leader of the extreme-right movement Reconquista, currently under investigation for hate crimes. 3

Público: Maia Sport defende evento do Reconquista contra “quem não sabe viver em sociedade” | Extrema-direita

Portugal Portugal: Afonso Gonçalves is the leader of the far-right group Reconquista who was forcibly removed from a building while promoting hate speech. 2

Público: Líder do grupo Reconquista invade prédio no Benformoso para promover discurso de ódio | Extrema-direita