Antônio Fagundes Calls Regina Duarte “Mistaken,” Not an Enemy, in Portuguese Radio Interview

Overview

• The remarks came during Rádio Renascença’s quick‑fire segment posted to YouTube, which Brazilian outlets amplified on September 23–24.
• Fagundes described Duarte as an excellent colleague and said he feels no anger toward her, though he views her political stance as “equivocada.”
• He appealed for civility by distinguishing adversaries from enemies and said people have the right to support whomever they choose.
• While touring Portugal with the play Dois de nós, he reiterated his policy of starting performances on time and said he has prevailed in eight or nine related lawsuits.
• He recounted a chaotic Porto premiere about 20 years ago when around 200 latecomers were denied entry, and no substantive response from Duarte was reported.