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The leader of PAN, Inês Sousa Real, today called for participation in the elections, stating that it is about “preserving democracy,” and advocated for changes to electoral law to ensure the voting rights of emigrants and personnel on missions.
In some jurisdictions, a well-funded bank account combined with a Golden Visa can confer the right to vote in presidential elections — a right that may extend to dependants including children and stepchildren (filho, enteado). This analysis highlights legal and ethical questions about wealth-based enfranchisement, the distinction between residency and citizenship criteria, implications for expat voting rights, and potential gaps in electoral law and oversight.
In a statement, the CNE also reminded that actions which could amount to electoral campaigning on election day, up until the close of the polls, are prohibited by law.
According to experts, the parties that benefit most from the growth of social networks are those furthest from the centre, and emerging parties and movements.
