A defamation investigation targeting sociologist Boaventura de Sousa Santos has been closed by the Public Prosecutor's Office. The case was initiated following allegations of defamation made against Santos. However, the three complainants have now withdrawn from the criminal proceedings before being formally recognized as assistant prosecutors in the case. This withdrawal led the Public Prosecutor's Office to archive the inquiry. The reason for the complainants’ decision to drop the case remains undisclosed. The investigation is now officially closed, meaning no further legal action will be taken based on the original complaint.