João Soalheiro left Theology for Heritage, fired people, closed services and put the Minister of Culture in trouble
“The Minister of Culture does not make decisions based on anonymous letters†. It was in this way that Dalila Rodrigues reacted to the most recent controversy in the sector, regarding the appointment of João Soalheiro to the direction of the Cultural Heritage Institute.
Accused of, since taking office on June 5, having fired employees and engaging in inappropriate behavior, such as demanding excessively formal treatments, which led to the writing of an anonymous letter sent to deputies, João Soalheiro is ¡ perplexed.
To Expresso, he confirms the dismissals and terminations of some services and says that he will defend himself “in his own headquarters†. Until then, he just asks for “24 hours to breathe†. Meanwhile, the minister announced this Wednesday in Parliament that upon becoming aware of the facts described, the matter was forwarded to the General Inspection of Cultural Activities, which has already begun an investigation process. “At the end of which the Minister will make a decision based on facts and not on speculation,†Dalila Rodrigues’ office told Expresso.
