Pires da Graça

Pires da Graça is a retired judge who has been serving as the president of the National Anti-Corruption Mechanism (Menac) in Portugal. He has faced criticism for his perceived inaction in addressing corruption and has been at the center of a political controversy regarding the agency's governance structure. Despite calls for his resignation from the Minister of Justice, he continues to lead the agency as it undergoes restructuring, which was recently approved by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa amidst ongoing debates about the effectiveness and independence of the anti-corruption body.