"We ran the best campaign." Ventura confident of a second round
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André Ventura took the traditional walk down Chiado on the final day of campaigning and said he was confident he would make it to the second round.
Ventura says it is 'pointless' to vote for candidates who will carry Montenegro in their arms
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André Ventura believes emigrants' votes will give him victory in the second round. In response to Gouveia e Melo, he says it is 'pointless' to vote for candidates 'who will carry Luís Montenegro in their arms'. On his birthday he delivered a speech wearing a military uniform.
Disinformation linked to the presidential campaign reaches more than 7.7 million views on social media
A study monitors disinformation related to the digital presence of pre-candidates and candidates on the most prominent social networks in Portugal. André Ventura accounts for 85.7% of the cases.
The Tactical Minute. Could Cotrim's mistake be fatal?
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Cotrim de Figueiredo admitted he would not go through to the second round and left open the possibility of voting for Ventura.
André Ventura says IL is a Left Bloc in disguise
The Chega candidate says he takes Cotrim's potential support in the second round “in his stride”.
The dark day when Cotrim lost his 'momentum'
The allegations of harassment had been known within IL for two years. In the morning, Cotrim already knew the story would resurface when he gave his response about Ventura and the second round. After that, it only got worse.
"Amanhã e depois de amanhã teremos sondagens que voltam a pôr André Ventura na liderança"
Rui Gomes da Silva, a supporter of André Ventura, says the leader of Chega should try to win over all undecided voters.
Ventura appeals to the 'abandoned' inland regions and wants to be the 'mechanic of the country'
In Mirandela, Ventura was handed a mechanic's business card, which he used as an opportunity to say he wants to 'steer the country'. In Vila Real, he revived the slogan 'God, country, family and work'.
Seguro rules out voting for Ventura on day Pedro Nuno Santos lends his support: "No, I won't consider it"
António José Seguro does not side with João Cotrim de Figueiredo and, unlike the candidate backed by the Liberal Initiative (IL), refuses to consider voting for André Ventura if Ventura does not reach the second round of the presidential election.
Cotrim's statement about André Ventura is 'juvenile'
CNN Portugal commentator João Marcelino analyses Cotrim de Figueiredo's comments, noting that he did not rule out backing André Ventura in a second round of the presidential election.
Did Cotrim say he would support Ventura in a second round? Here are the presidential candidate’s statements in full
It was one of the topics that marked the day of the campaign. João Cotrim de Figueiredo acknowledged on Monday that he had been “unclear” in his remarks about a possible endorsement in a second round of the presidential election, after admitting that he did not rule out supporting any candidate. Hours after saying he “did not rule out any hypothesis” of offering support in a second round, the presidential candidate clarified that he does not commit to anyone and emphasised that he does not want André Ventura as President of the Republic. But, after all: did Cotrim say he supported Ventura in a second round? Cotrim de Figueiredo’s original statements appear in the first two minutes of the video above.
Iniciativa Liberal has already defended positions unacceptable for a right-wing conservative, such as the LGBT agenda
Pedro Frazão, of Chega, says that Cotrim de Figueiredo tried to 'wink' at André Ventura's electorate by saying he would not rule out supporting the candidate in a second round.
Cotrim Figueiredo admits he was "unclear" and insists he does not want Ventura as President
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Presidential candidate Cotrim Figueiredo said today that he does not want André Ventura as President of the Republic and that, when he said he would not rule out supporting any candidate in a potential run-off, he was “unclear”.
Now is the time for us to be patriotic, says Ventura
Presidential candidate André Ventura said today that this is the moment to be patriotic, noted that other countries 'have already done so', and said he will lead Portugal along that path.
André Pestana says Cotrim 'showed his claws' by admitting he would support Ventura
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Presidential candidate André Pestana criticised Cotrim Figueiredo today, saying he 'showed his claws' and 'shot himself in the foot several times' by not ruling out supporting André Ventura in a second round.
Cotrim's harakiri and Mendes' disarray fuel Ventura
Opponents' mistakes and a loyal voter base give André Ventura breathing room. The Chega leader is beginning to steer the campaign to assert himself as the champion of the right and to put Luís Montenegro in check.
15:00. Admiral not surprised by Cotrim's remarks
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Henrique Gouveia e Melo is not surprised by the possibility that João Cotrim de Figueiredo might vote for André Ventura in a second round. Also included: local news.
Cotrim insists he will reach the second round and says if he does not he could back any candidate
Presidential candidate Cotrim Figueiredo insisted today that his 'base scenario' is to reach the second round and, if that does not happen — something he doubts — he does not rule out supporting any candidate, including André Ventura, or even supporting no one.
Ventura regards Cotrim's possible support as 'natural', but accuses him of being a 'well-dressed' Bloco supporter
Presidential candidate André Ventura said today he sees as 'natural' a possible support from Cotrim de Figueiredo in a second round against Seguro, but criticised the liberal, describing him as a Bloco supporter 'in a suit and tie'.
Jorge Pinto accuses Cotrim of abandoning his own principles
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Jorge Pinto accuses João Cotrim de Figueiredo of having an “ideology that wavers in every direction” — a reference to the fact that the candidate backed by the Liberal Initiative has indicated he might support André Ventura in a second round.
Marques Mendes says vote for Cotrim 'is pointless'
Luís Marques Mendes says João Cotrim de Figueiredo admitted on Monday that he will not reach the second round, after acknowledging the possibility of supporting André Ventura.
Does Ventura always lose in the run-off? I wouldn't be so sure
André Ventura (who has moderated his stance), Gouveia e Melo (who has become radicalised) and Alexandra Leitão (who only wants to take on Donald Trump) are the Good, the Bad and the Villain.
Ventura's (almost) one million
On social media, André Ventura is outshining the other candidates, with his follower count nearing one million.
André Ventura says he will do everything to prevent a socialist becoming President of the Republic
Chega leader André Ventura renewed his challenge to the PSD and its leader Luís Montenegro to declare whether they would back him or the Socialist candidate António José Seguro in a hypothetical presidential runoff. Ventura vowed that if he failed to reach the second round he would do “everything” to stop a Socialist from becoming President, framing the contest as a choice over what idea of the Republic should be represented in Belém and warning against a President who would, in his view, threaten the economy and individual freedoms. The statement increases pressure on the centre‑right to clarify alliances and highlights how the presidential race is being used to test party loyalties and shape broader political narratives ahead of national contests.
