Maria Lúcia Amaral
Maria Lúcia Amaral is a prominent Portuguese lawyer and the current Provedora de Justiça (Ombudsman) of Portugal, known for her commitment to human rights and social justice. She was in the news due to her absence from a recent meeting of the Conselho de Estado, where discussions about the dissolution of the Assembleia da República took place.
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Recent news mentions
Maria Lúcia Amaral did not attend the ceremony at the Palácio de Belém.
Luís Neves tomou posse como ministro: sem “reservas” por vir da PJ | Ministro da Administração Interna
Portugal· 2026-02-23
Maria Lúcia Amaral left the position amid a crisis following severe weather in the country.
Dos incêndios às polícias: os desafios do novo ministro da Administração Interna | GovernoPortugal· 2026-02-22
Maria Lúcia Amaral was succeeded by Luís Neves as the Minister of Internal Administration.
Bombeiros elogiam nomeação de Luís Neves, PSP e GNR admitem surpresa | Ministério da Administração InternaPortugal· 2026-02-22
Maria Lúcia Amaral was succeeded by Luís Neves as Minister of Internal Administration.
Luís Neves é o novo ministro da Administração Interna | Ministério da Administração InternaPortugal· 2026-02-21
Luís Montenegro announced that the successor of Maria Lúcia Amaral will be proposed to the President of the Republic next week.
A espargata de Montenegro para não assumir responsabilidades | Podcast SoundbitePortugal· 2026-02-20
Luís Montenegro announced that he would propose a successor to Maria Lúcia Amaral next week.
Montenegro “convoca todos” para recuperação e promete novo ministro na próxima semana | Debate quinzenalPortugal· 2026-02-20Maria Lúcia Amaral lost her position due to the government's handling of the emergency.
Portugal lucha contra la emergencia desde hace 17 días: “El agua se llevó el trabajo de una vida” | Internacional
Spain· 2026-02-13
Maria Lúcia Amaral resigned from the government following an opinion piece advocating her departure.
Um peixe fora de água no MAI e um Presidente discreto em Belém | Podcast Poder PúblicoPortugal· 2026-02-12
Portugal’s interior minister, Maria Lúcia Amaral, resigned on Tuesday in the face of mounting anger over her handling of the emergency.
Portugal urged to adapt to climate emergency after series of deadly storms | Portugal
United Kingdom· 2026-02-12
Maria Lúcia Amaral was criticized for her management of the crisis caused by the weather conditions.
Montenegro reconduz secretários de Estado na Administração Interna | GovernoPortugal· 2026-02-12Maria Lúcia Amaral was chosen by Luís Montenegro to lead the Ministry of Internal Administration.
Maria Lúcia Amaral: da “invisibilidade” ao “não sei o que falhou” | GovernoPortugal· 2026-02-11Maria Lucia Amaral resigned due to criticism over her management of the deadly storm crisis.
Portugal : critiquée pour la gestion de la tempête meurtrière Kristin, la ministre de l’intérieur démissionne
France· 2026-02-11Maria Lúcia Amaral resigned as Minister of Internal Administration amid criticism of her management during recent storms.
Maria Lúcia Amaral demite-se de ministra da Administração Interna | GovernoPortugal· 2026-02-10
Maria Lúcia Amaral is the Minister of Internal Administration who presided over the meeting that approved the activation of the National Emergency Plan.
“Kristin”: Activado Plano Nacional de Emergência de Protecção Civil | Tempestade KristinPortugal· 2026-02-02
Maria Lúcia Amaral is the Minister of Internal Administration who was criticized by André Ventura for her response to the crisis.
Em campanha num “cenário apocalíptico”, Ventura diz “que se lixem as eleições” | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-01
Maria Lúcia Amaral, the Minister of Internal Administration, reinforced the warnings from IPMA regarding the severe weather conditions.
“Kristin” poderá ter sido a tempestade mais forte desde que há registo, segundo o IPMA | Tempestade KristinPortugal· 2026-01-31
Maria Lúcia Amaral is the Minister of Internal Administration who accompanied the President during his visit to Leiria.
“Kristin”: Marcelo vê um “problema de estruturas”, e não um “problema de prevenção” | Tempestade KristinPortugal· 2026-01-31
Maria Lúcia Amaral is monitoring the situation involving two police officers accused of serious crimes.
PSP acusados de tortura: ministra acompanha a situação e fala em crime “grave” | PSPPortugal· 2026-01-16Maria Lúcia Amaral acknowledged the severe turbulence at Lisbon airport due to delays in passenger control.
Lúcia Amaral: aplicação do controlo digital no aeroporto de Lisboa “correu muito mal” | Segurança InternaPortugal· 2025-12-17Maria Lúcia Amaral defended the extension of maximum detention periods for foreigners in coercive removal processes to address issues in current legislation.
Ministra defende reforço das regras de expulsão para evitar “abusos” e tráfico humano | ImigraçãoPortugal· 2025-12-05Maria Lúcia Amaral, the Minister of Internal Administration, asserts the role of municipal police in Portugal.
Ministra diz que polícias municipais não são nem serão órgão de polícia criminal | Orçamento do Estado 2026Portugal· 2025-11-06Maria Lúcia Amaral is the Minister of Internal Administration who has been criticized for the detention of minors.
Bebé marroquino interceptado no Algarve ficou detido 60 dias, contra regras da ONU | Direitos humanosPortugal· 2025-10-07
Maria Lúcia Amaral argued that certain norms violate constitutional principles.
IVDP cria grupo de trabalho para tirar do papel plano de acção para o Douro | AgriculturaPortugal· 2025-09-27
Maria Lúcia Amaral is the new Minister of Internal Administration with a negative evaluation.
Sondagem: popularidade de Marcelo em queda, Ana Paula Martins piora avaliação | SondagemPortugal· 2025-09-15
Maria Lúcia Amaral admitted that 'not everything went well' in the management of the fires but rejected that there was a collapse of the firefighting system.
Ministra assume que “nem tudo correu bem” e aumenta em 25% diária dos bombeiros | IncêndiosPortugal· 2025-08-28
Paulo Raimundo stated that Maria Lúcia Amaral, the Minister of Internal Administration, shares responsibility for the Government's late response.
Paulo Raimundo diz que Governo desvalorizou incêndios e acordou tarde | IncêndiosPortugal· 2025-08-20Maria Lúcia Amaral, the Minister of Internal Administration, refused to answer journalists' questions after a statement at the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection.
Marcelo sobre recusa de Maria Lúcia Amaral em dar respostas: “Isso também se aprende” | IncêndiosPortugal· 2025-08-20
The minister for internal affairs, Maria Lúcia Amaral, extended the wildfire alert on Sunday until Tuesday night.
Wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal amid searing heat | WildfiresUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-18
The Minister of the Interior Maria Lucia Amaral announced the arrival of Swedish firefighting planes.
Plusieurs pompiers tués dans les incendies qui ravagent l'Espagne et le Portugal
Monaco· 2025-08-18Maria Lúcia Amaral announced that the Government prolonged the alert situation for another 48 hours.
Governo prolonga situação de alerta até terça-feira | IncêndiosPortugal· 2025-08-17