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A purported quote from writer Miguel Esteves Cardoso has been circulating on social media claiming he expressed support for the leader of Chega. However, the text is false.
Former CDS-PP leader Paulo Portas has broken with both party and government neutrality to announce he will vote for António José Seguro in the presidential runoff, calling him “a decent politician in a very difficult moment for Portugal”. Portas framed his choice as support for a moderate alternative, rejecting efforts to reduce the race to a simple left-versus-right contest and warning against polarising rhetoric — including what he described as “an imitation of Trump” and a country “divided into tribes”. The endorsement signals a centrist tilt that could sway conservative voters uncomfortable with polarisation and complicate the CDS-PP's official posture ahead of the second round.
Musicians Salvador Sobral, Paulo de Carvalho and Fernando Tordo are among the signatories of an open letter 'for the defence of a decent Republic' in which they urge a vote for António José Seguro in the presidential election.
The text is signed by 54 people, the vast majority connected to the cultural sector.
The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) has called for voters to back António José Seguro in the presidential run‑off to prevent far‑right candidate André Ventura winning, a tactical appeal rather than an endorsement of Seguro. Secretary‑General Jerónimo de Sousa (Raimundo) framed the move as a ‘‘determined and unhesitating’’ effort to defeat a ‘‘candidate of the past’’, noting Seguro’s ability to attract votes beyond the Socialist base — including former AD and IL supporters — while Ventura is making inroads in the north where AD once dominated. The PCP stressed the vote is a defensive measure ahead of the 8 February second round, rejecting the notion this is a simple left‑versus‑right clash given the absence of a left‑wing candidate.
The former leader of the PSD, Manuela Ferreira Leite, said today that Marques Mendes has everything it takes to be “a great President of the Republic”, admitting she has a “biased view because she is a tifosi of the PSD”.
I support António José Seguro because I believe Portugal benefits from greater serenity in public life, a higher standard of political debate and greater confidence in its institutions.
Sousa Real announced her support for Seguro, but emphasises that it is a decision taken in a personal capacity and not on behalf of the party. She praises the candidate's intention to take a pet to Belém.
The president of the Socialist Party says these presidential elections are taking place in a 'very sensitive national political environment'.
Writer and member of the Council of State Lídia Jorge announced today that she supports António José Seguro in the presidential election, emphasising his balance, moderation and courage, as well as his defence of democracy, the Constitution and the unequivocal separation of powers.
The former prime minister and ex-leader of the PSD heaped effusive praise on the candidate backed by the Socialist Party (PS).
António José Seguro, a candidate backed by the Socialist Party (PS), receives praise from Santana Lopes — the former PSD leader, former prime minister and current mayor of Figueira da Foz. They were together in the city.
Former socialist minister João Soares said today that presidential candidate António José Seguro 'is more than cool', describing him as a 'decent man' who respects the values of the April Revolution and has no issues with self-assertion or ego.