With counting finished across the country and only nine consulates left to be tallied, Catarina Martins has 116,184 votes, amounting to 2.06% of the vote among the 11 candidates.
Catarina Martins is the least-voted Bloco candidate
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Context & Explainers
Catarina Martins is a prominent left‑wing politician who served as national coordinator of the Bloco de Esquerda ("Bloco de Esquerda") for many years and remains an influential figure on the Portuguese left. The Bloco is a progressive, parliamentary party that pushes for social justice, workers' rights and strong welfare policies; it has been a regular coalition or support partner in left‑leaning governments and shapes debates on issues like housing, health and foreign policy.
The Left Bloc (Left Bloc (Bloco de Esquerda)) is a Portuguese left-wing party founded in 1999 that campaigns for progressive policies such as stronger social welfare, workers’ rights and more public services. Expats who follow Portuguese politics should note the Bloco often influences coalition talks and debates over healthcare, housing and labour regulations.
