António José Seguro (who runs the campaign he wants), Cotrim Figueiredo (who has adopted the mannerisms of populism) and Jorge Pinto (who quit without really quitting) are the Good, the Bad and the Villain.
Jorge Pinto's campaign is not a "party", it's a circus
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Context & Explainers
Populism is a political style that frames politics as a struggle between 'the people' and a corrupt elite, often using simple messaging, charismatic leaders and direct appeals to public sentiment; it can appear on both the left and right. It matters for expats because populist rhetoric or governments can drive quick policy shifts on immigration, taxation and business regulation, so monitoring election campaigns and major reforms helps anticipate changes that could affect residency, work or services.
