Sebastião Bugalho understands that there are parties looking for "dividends" in the "cleavage" between police and citizens

Sebastião Bugalho, a member of the government, criticized opposition parties for exploiting tensions between police and citizens for political gain. He acknowledged the police's efforts to avoid using force during protests and emphasized the need for peaceful resolutions. Bugalho condemned calls for intervention from opposition leaders and highlighted the importance of respecting both protesters and law enforcement. He expressed concern over the opposition's strategy to create divisions for political dividends, particularly regarding housing crisis negotiations with the Socialist Party, which has previously voted against housing measures.