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Portugal reverses plan, keeps Rui Pinto under protection

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  • Portugal's Justice Ministry reversed its plan and kept whistleblower Rui Pinto under police protection.
  • The Commission for Special Security Programmes voided the September decision after Pinto was not informed.
  • Pinto's lawyers say he faces death threats and cited an alleged April assault in Lisbon.
  • Pinto announced he must relocate to an undisclosed site within days because of threats.
  • He launched a GoFundMe seeking €3 M, accusing the Portuguese state of endangering him.