In the video, a man is seen pouring a flammable liquid over the statue and setting it on fire. The video was posted by him on social media, in an act that can be considered vandalism.

The Cristiano Ronaldo statue is in an area very popular with tourists and residents, and is associated with promoting tourism in the archipelago.

For now, the extent of the fire damage is unknown, and the case is being investigated by the police authorities, as the act may constitute a crime of damage to public property.