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Cotrim Figueiredo was the target of widespread criticism from the candidates for Belém, who accused him of being an 'ally of the Government' or a 'weathervane' over the letter he sent to the prime minister.
In 50 years, there have been four candidates who left the race: Carlos Brito, Ângelo Veloso, Jerónimo de Sousa and Alberto Matos. They withdrew in favour of another candidacy, which went on to win the election.
After the debates and before the election campaign, RTP challenged the presidential candidates to answer unlikely questions.
The final debate in the race to Belém will take place on 6 January at 22:00 and is expected to last approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
A two-hour debate between Gouveia e Melo and Marques Mendes that avoided discussing Belém (the presidential palace/office).
After the debates, there is still a five-way race for Belém
