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Portugal: Far-Right Expected to Reach Presidential Runoff

Published January 18, 2026, 09:01

Portugal is holding presidential elections today, with the far-right expected to have a strong showing in the second round. André Ventura, president of the far-right party Chega, is predicted to take the lead, but is considered unlikely to win the runoff. The race for second place is between socialist António José Seguro and liberal João Cotrim Figueiredo. The rise of the far-right in Portuguese politics is significant, as it became the main opposition party in the recent parliamentary elections. Ventura is calling on other right-wing parties not to obstruct him in a potential second round.