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'I'm very sad': Portuguese react to prime minister's sudden resignation / 342Q2WZ
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Photos of former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa dominate the front pages in the wake of his surprise resignation. On Tuesday, Costa, in power since 2015, suddenly stepped down after seeing his name implicated in a corruption scandal. "I'm very sad" says Maria Antonieta Pereira, a 74-year-old pensioner who says she still has "every confidence" in the politician. Other people interviewed by AFP spoke of the impact of this decision on the country's political stability. "People are undecided and don't really know what's going to happen," said Eunice Santos, also retired. "This is a sudden decision, nobody expected it," says Mario Ribeiro, a 45-year-old technician. "I hope that the best solution will be found for Portugal. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES