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Correio da Manhã/CMTV coverage finds unusually high motivation among emigrant voters this election, with TV crews following voting at Portuguese consulates and polling stations abroad. Higher turnout overseas could be consequential in a close race and may strain consular services on busy days. Those voting from abroad should check consulate arrangements and confirm their polling location and required ID well ahead of time.
Emigrant voting lets Portuguese citizens living abroad cast ballots in national elections, usually by mail or at consulates. With several hundred thousand registered overseas voters, their turnout and geographic distribution can be decisive in close presidential contests, so candidates often campaign to win votes in key emigrant communities.

Portuguese voters went to the polls on Sunday morning to vote in a closely contested presidential election. A record 11 candidates are contesting Portugal's presidential election.

Rui Valério accuses world leaders of wanting to wage war. On controversial issues, he will follow the Pope's position.

Abner Ivan and his wife, Natália Marinho, travelled to Portugal at the invitation of the Óbidos International Chocolate Festival but were barred from entry at Lisbon Airport.

The Patriarch of Lisbon, Rui Valério, criticises the anti-immigrant rhetoric promoted by many who call themselves Catholics and by conservative movements.

There are almost 4,900 foreign doctors registered with the Portuguese Medical Association, of whom only 969 are working in Portugal's National Health Service (SNS). Also, CIP welcomes the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur.

Voting is already taking place this Saturday, despite it being on Sunday in Portugal.

Thousands of voters abroad must travel in person to consulates and embassies in order to vote in the presidential election.
Only a minority of the nearly 5,000 foreign doctors in Portugal work in the SNS (Portugal's National Health Service), reports Público. Spaniards remain the majority, but Brazilians are arriving in larger numbers.

The Patriarch of Lisbon said that immigration does not challenge or undermine Portugal's Christian identity and values.


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