Deputy Secretary-General of the MAI for the elections leaves and completes the dismantling of Carrilho's team

The deputy secretary-general of the Ministry of Internal Administration, Joaquim Morgado, has resigned to take a position under the Ministry of Education. His departure follows the dismissal of the former secretary-general, Ricardo Carrilho, leading to a significant restructuring within the ministry. Morgado was instrumental in managing various electoral processes since 2020, and his exit marks the end of the previous leadership team. Tensions between Carrilho and Minister Luís Neves escalated, resulting in accusations of political purging and illegal directives. The new interim leadership faces immediate challenges, including maintaining electoral service continuity and preparing for upcoming municipal elections.