An activist is on trial today in Lisbon for throwing green paint at Luís Montenegro, the leader of the Aliança Democrática (AD), during an electoral campaign event. The incident, which occurred as part of a broader movement advocating for climate action, has sparked significant public interest and debate.
The incident took place while Luís Montenegro was participating in a campaign event in Lisbon. Vicente Fernandes, a member of the environmental advocacy group, threw the paint as a form of protest against what he and his fellow activists perceive as the failure of political leaders to address the climate crisis.
Fernandes is being tried at the Juízo de Pequena Instância Criminal, located in the Campus de Justiça. His defense witnesses include other members of the group advocating for the cessation of fossil fuel use.
The Student Climate Strike movement, which organized the protest, has been vocal about its concerns regarding climate change. They argue that no political party has presented adequate plans to combat the climate crisis. The group emphasizes that leaders like Montenegro are perpetuating a system that prioritizes profit over environmental sustainability.
