Afonso Gonçalves: Faith, Nation & Controversy in Portugal.
Podcast Portugal sits down with Afonso Gonçalves, leader of the nationalist movement Reconquista, a figure who has become one of the most controversial voices in Portuguese politics and media today.
Gonçalves promotes a far-right Catholic nationalist worldview, often clashing with Portugal’s liberal laws and multicultural reality. His outspoken positions on women, LGBTQ+ rights, immigration, and Portuguese identity have sparked fierce debate, public demonstrations, and widespread criticism.
In this conversation, we explore his views in depth:
Why he believes women should prioritise family…
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