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Catarina Martins stresses that everyone has the right to the presumption of innocence. Not wishing to comment directly on the controversy surrounding João Cotrim de Figueiredo, she makes this statement but does not spare him on another issue.
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.
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.”
Cotrim de Figueiredo admitted he would not go through to the second round and left open the possibility of voting for Ventura.
Cotrim de Figueiredo rejected an allegation immediately, doing so even before the story appeared in the press.
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.
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.
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 Portugal commentator Miguel Relvas analysed the potential consequences of the accusation of harassment against 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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'.
Marques Mendes accuses Cotrim de Figueiredo of being a 'weathervane' and of zigzagging in his positions.
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'.
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'.
Luís Marques Mendes accuses João Cotrim de Figueiredo of being 'a weathervane', moving towards and away from the Government as it suits him.
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.
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.
