Manuel Violas

Manuel Violas is known as a prominent businessman in Portugal, particularly associated with the Solverde group, which operates casinos and hotels. Recently, he has been in the news due to his connections with Luís Montenegro, the former Prime Minister of Portugal, as Solverde reportedly pays significant consultancy fees to Montenegro's family business, Spinumviva. This relationship has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest amid political turmoil in the country.