João Massano, president of the Portuguese Bar Association, addressed a centennial celebration highlighting emerging dangers to democratic systems. He identified disinformation and intolerance as significant and growing threats. Massano also expressed concern over increasing pressure being placed on key institutions. His remarks centered on the importance of upholding the rule of law in the face of these challenges. The speech marked 100 years since the founding of the Portuguese Bar Association. Massano’s warning underscores a broader international concern regarding the fragility of democratic principles and the need for vigilance. He urged continued defense of independent institutions and informed public discourse.