Clarification on António’s cartoon

On the issues raised around the cartoon of columnist Antonio published in the edition of April 19, 2019, Expresso clarifies that:

1. Expresso has always defended freedom of expression and opinion, principles we will never renounce. Throughout 46 years we have always been independent of political, economic or religious powers.

2. Antonio's cartoon is a space of opinion where, in this case, the author reflects his vision of the US foreign policy. We understand that it does not include or propagate any anti-Semitic message.

3. We recall that António is a collaborator of Expresso being an internationally awarded cartoonist with a vast work published.

4. Expresso will never allow the publication of any anti-religious message, whatever the religion.

5. To members of the Jewish community and those who may have felt offended, and in the face of the generated controversy, Expresso clarifies that it was never intended to portray Israel or the Jewish religion and its believers in a less dignified manner.