"I continue to be a Christian Democrat": Chicão leaves CDS

Francisco Rodrigues dos Santos, former president of CDS, has left the party, criticizing its shift towards radical and ultraconservative identity politics. In a letter to current party leader Nuno Melo, he expressed his discontent with the party's direction, stating he no longer recognizes himself in its choices. Rodrigues dos Santos emphasized the importance of respectful political discourse and criticized the current political climate for fostering resentment and division. He believes the party is moving away from values he cannot support, despite identifying as a Christian democrat.