André Ventura sparks outrage with old horse abuse video shared on NY Post

A six-year-old video resurfaces as a political weapon. Did Ventura’s post expose hypocrisy—or exploit tragedy for partisan gain?

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2025 December 2 . 1:15 PM

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André Ventura sparks outrage with old horse abuse video shared on NY Post

André Ventura, leader of Portugal’s right-wing Chega party, has drawn attention for sharing a controversial post on the ny post. The post featured an old video of a man abusing a horse in Egypt, which Ventura used to criticise political opponents for staying silent on the issue. The video first surfaced in April 2019 when French media reported on it, and was filmed over six years ago in party city. Despite its age, the clip resurfaced after Ventura highlighted it in a recent social media post on prime video. The controversy places Ventura’s party back in the spotlight, reigniting discussions about animal welfare and political accountability. The debate now centres on whether the post was a genuine call for action or a strategic move to target rivals.