Marques Mendes accuses Cotrim of misleading the Portuguese

Marques Mendes says Cotrim de Figueiredo misled the Portuguese and shifted from being a liberal to a radical by admitting he would vote for André Ventura in the second round.

RTP Notícias13 Jan

"Yesterday was a particularly difficult day" for Cotrim, but today he woke "with renewed strength": "This will not bring me down"

Presidential candidate João Cotrim de Figueiredo says he still believes he can reach the run-off “despite the difficult days”. “Yesterday was a particularly difficult day and that may have clouded my judgement and my ability to correct my statements,” he says, once again revising remarks made about Ventura: “I wanted to make it clear that I did not want to commit to any candidate and I ended up committing to all of them; that is what caused the misunderstanding. I was not clear.” He added: “It was a rather unfortunate moment on my part. I accept that I lacked clarity.”

CNN Portugal13 Jan

The Tactical Minute. Could Cotrim's mistake be fatal?

Cotrim de Figueiredo admitted he would not go through to the second round and left open the possibility of voting for Ventura.

RTP Notícias13 Jan

At midnight, Cotrim de Figueiredo denied the accusation before it reached the newspapers

Cotrim de Figueiredo rejected an allegation immediately, doing so even before the story appeared in the press.

RTP Notícias13 Jan

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.

CNN Portugal12 Jan

9pm — Corina Machado meets with Trump on Thursday

Earlier today, the Venezuelan opposition leader visited the Vatican, where she was received by Pope Leo XIV. Separately, Cotrim de Figueiredo categorically denies the harassment allegation made by a former adviser to IL.

Observador12 Jan

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.

CNN Portugal12 Jan

Cotrim de Figueiredo: "There were already rumours about something that was going to come out"

CNN Portugal commentator Miguel Relvas analysed the potential consequences of the accusation of harassment against Cotrim de Figueiredo.

CNN Portugal12 Jan

Dark day for Cotrim de Figueiredo

Said? Didn’t say. Cotrim admitted he would vote for Ventura, now says he didn’t. Adding to the controversy, Cotrim denies allegations of harassment.

RTP Notícias12 Jan

A dark day for Cotrim de Figueiredo

Said? Didn’t say. Cotrim admitted he would vote for Ventura, but now says he didn’t. Adding to the controversy, Cotrim denies accusations of harassment.

RTP Notícias12 Jan

Cotrim reveals list of nine supporters linked to AD

A former Secretary of State from Passos’s government, a former leader of the People’s Youth, two former PSD MPs and Nogueira Leite have declared their support for Cotrim de Figueiredo — on a difficult day for the candidate.

Observador12 Jan

Marques Mendes: "With all due humility, without a hint of arrogance, I think I will win the elections"

Marques Mendes attacks Cotrim de Figueiredo for saying he does not rule out any voting option in a second round in which he is not present. The candidate insists his campaign is not at risk and that it only ends in four weeks.

CNN Portugal12 Jan

Cotrim de Figueiredo: "André Ventura over the past four days seems like a different politician"

In a second-round scenario in which he is not present, Cotrim de Figueiredo says he does not rule out supporting André Ventura. The presidential candidate adds, however, that he does not need to give his support to anyone, nor does he expect to receive support if he advances from the first round.

CNN Portugal12 Jan

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'.

RTP Notícias12 Jan

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.

RTP Notícias12 Jan

"Estamos muito perto": Cotrim de Figueiredo reúne família num comício com dezenas de pessoas em Lisboa

CNN Portugal10 Jan

'Are you going all the way?': Cotrim and Jorge Pinto cross paths in Oeste with 'sympathy', exchanges of 'ideas' and appeals for votes

Between 'sympathy' and exchanges of barbs, João Cotrim de Figueiredo and Jorge Pinto crossed paths at Praça da Fruta. While the liberal seeks the vote of those who 'want to do something' for the country, the candidate supported by Livre reached out to voters on the left, PAN and even to those on the right who recognise the 'danger to democracy'.

Expresso10 Jan

Marques Mendes accuses Cotrim de Figueiredo of being a 'weathervane'

Marques Mendes accuses Cotrim de Figueiredo of being a 'weathervane' and of zigzagging in his positions.

RTP Notícias9 Jan

Cotrim uses Passos Coelho to counterattack Marques Mendes: 'A few years ago he called Passos a weathervane'

João Cotrim de Figueiredo replied to Luís Marques Mendes by bringing up a news item in which the Social Democrat also called Pedro Passos Coelho a 'weathervane'.

CNN Portugal9 Jan

Catarina Martins criticises Cotrim's 'love letter' to Montenegro; António Filipe calls him a 'government ally'

The day of the presidential campaign was marked by criticism of João Cotrim de Figueiredo by other candidates after he sent a letter to Luís Montenegro in which he pledged to be 'an ally of the government'.

CNN Portugal9 Jan

Looks like a weathervane: Marques Mendes says Cotrim de Figueiredo is zigzagging in search of support

Luís Marques Mendes accuses João Cotrim de Figueiredo of being 'a weathervane', moving towards and away from the Government as it suits him.

CNN Portugal9 Jan

Whack! Thump! Smash! Boxing gloves, the lottery and the silent majority

Marques Mendes exercised with older people. Cotrim de Figueiredo also swayed along with the older crowd. On social media, Cotrim donned boxing gloves to spar with Mendes. On the road, the two traded barbs.

RTP Notícias9 Jan

In the Presidency, Cotrim de Figueiredo wants to be a 'real nuisance'

Manulena, a factory that makes candles and cosmetic products in Mira de Aire, smells of flowers and fruit, but Cotrim de Figueiredo detects another scent in the air: 'it smells like the future!', he exclaims.

RTP Notícias8 Jan