"Populism and radicalism have come together." Marques Mendes asks for liberals' votes after Cotrim's setback
Marques Mendes appealed on Tuesday for tactical voting in next Sunday’s presidential election and said he was willing to attract voters from Iniciativa Liberal (IL), following statements made the day before by João Cotrim de Figueiredo, who did not rule out possible support for André Ventura in a second round. Questioned by journalists in Fátima about whether ...
Could Cotrim's place in the sun backfire?
Yes — for different reasons. From the hypothetical support for Ventura to the accusation of harassment. Cotrim denied it, but was once again forced onto the defensive. Are we making that much of a fuss?
Cotrim de Figueiredo's statement about Ventura is very serious
CNN Portugal commentator Mafalda Anjos says this Monday was “a horrible day” for João Cotrim de Figueiredo because of his remarks about a possible backing for André Ventura and an allegation of harassment by a former adviser to Iniciativa Liberal.
Mendes, 'candidate in defence of democracy', tightens the squeeze on Cotrim, the 'radical' candidate
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The news arrived while Luís Marques Mendes was visiting the Feira de Paredes in the Porto district that morning. The liberal opponent, João Cotrim de Figueiredo, had reportedly said he would not rule out supporting André Ventura in a second round of the presidential election.
European foundation criticises André Ventura's campaign
The organisation 'Roma Foundation for Europe' condemned Ventura's posters against the Roma community and argued that hate-based violations should be 'punished with sanctions' during the campaign.
The bishop monitored by the PIDE and the two rival cousins
The Portuguese Genealogy Association has uncovered family ties linking André Ventura to two other candidates and to a Church member who was persecuted by the PIDE and nicknamed the 'revolutionary bishop'.
Ventura wants to discuss the country, not respond to opponents
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“What António José Seguro fears is that I will put an end to corruption.” That was what the candidate said in Viseu, beside the statue of Sá Carneiro, “an inspiring reference”, a man with whom André Ventura has “many affinities”.
André Ventura terminates contract with the divine
Ventura said God entrusted him with the mission to save the country, but now says he will win without needing God because 'people only have to vote'. And how many days remain until the Admiral's victory?
André Ventura expects withdrawals in favour of Seguro
André Ventura said he would not be surprised if António Filipe, Catarina Martins and Jorge Pinto withdrew in favour of the former Socialist secretary-general, but believes they should do so “now”.
Ventura to appeal court ruling ordering removal of posters
André Ventura will appeal the court decision ordering the removal of posters targeting the Roma community. The court had given 24 hours for all posters to be taken down, but the Chega leader says the appeal suspends the court's ruling, so he will not remove the posters for now.
Removal of posters: Ventura says it is a bad day for democracy
Regarding the court decision ordering him to take down the posters about the Roma community, André Ventura has already responded, saying: “I do not regret it.”