remove the statue of Portuguese writer Camilo Castelo Branco due to lack of taste and morals
The discussion surrounding the statue of Camilo Castelo Branco is controversial and has generated great controversy. Mayor Rui Moreira reversed the decision to remove the statue and claimed ignorance of a 2012 municipal deliberation that unanimously approved the installation of the sculpture in the current Largo Amor de Perdição. Amor de Perdição Proponents of removing the statue claim that Camilo was a controversial writer, as he had an extramarital affair with a friend's wife and this would have damaged his image. They believe that the merit of the writer does not justify the value of the statue. On the other hand, supporters of the statue's permanence argue that Camilo is a great Portuguese writer and deserves the honor. They also claim that the statue was placed in a place of great historical and symbolic importance for the city, in addition to contributing to local tourism. The entire discussion revolves around the balance between the historical and cultural value of Camil...