Jorge Coelho
Jorge Coelho is a prominent Portuguese politician and former Minister of Social Equipment, known for his role in the government during the late 1990s. He has been a significant figure in the Socialist Party and played a crucial part in various infrastructure projects in Portugal. Coelho's political career has been marked by controversies, particularly regarding the collapse of the Hintze Ribeiro Bridge, which led to his resignation amid allegations that he had prior knowledge of the bridge's structural issues. His name has resurfaced in discussions surrounding accountability and safety in public infrastructure.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Portugal | 6 | 5.50 | 0.47% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 48,060 | $240,000 | 1,131$ |
| Totals | 6 | 10,196,709 | 48,060 | $240,000 | 1,131$ |
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Portugal:
Jorge Coelho is mentioned as a precedent in the discussion about political responsibility.
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Portugal:
Alexandra Leitão defended the memory of Jorge Coelho during her interview.
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Portugal:
Jorge Coelho resigned as Minister of Social Equipment in 2001 following the tragedy of Entre-os-Rios.
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Portugal:
Jorge Coelho is referenced by Alexandra Leitão as someone whose memory is being attacked by Carlos Moedas.
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Portugal:
Jorge Coelho resigned as Minister of Social Equipment following the collapse of the Entre-os-Rios bridge in 2001.
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Portugal:
Jorge Coelho resigned due to knowledge of the problems with the bridge.
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