Portugal’s Costa Facing Crisis After Chief of Staff Detained
- Prosecutor’s investigation is related to lithium concessions
- Infrastructure minister was named a person of interest
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Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa is facing a political crisis after his chief of staff was detained as part of an investigation into possible crimes of corruption involving lithium and hydrogen projects in the country.
The Portuguese Prosecutor-General’s Office said in an emailed statement on Tuesday that Vitor Escaria, the premier’s chief of staff, was among five people detained on Tuesday as part of an ongoing probe related to lithium exploration concessions and a hydrogen production project.