The count of votes from outstanding consulates closed on Monday and confirmed André Ventura's victory abroad, as well as a drop in abstention compared with the 2021 presidential election.
In-person voting, distance and lack of polling stations: emigrants' association cites causes of abstention
Monday, 26 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Abstention is when eligible voters choose not to vote; it is usually reported as the percentage of registered voters who do not cast a ballot. A falling abstention rate can change electoral outcomes and boost the perceived legitimacy of the result, so a predicted drop — including among younger voters — matters for how parties and candidates plan campaigning and turnout efforts.
