Miguel Arruda

Miguel Arruda is a Portuguese politician currently serving as a member of the Assembly of the Republic. Elected in 2024 representing the Chega party, he was expelled in January 2025 following a police investigation into allegations of luggage theft at airports, which he denies. He now sits as an independent member. Arruda, who holds degrees in biological and biomedical sciences, previously served as a sergeant in the Portuguese Army and as a technical specialist. He is known for his far-right political views, including expressions of admiration for the Estado Novo regime and controversial interactions with neo-Nazi figures.