'Surprise' Seguro, 'extraordinary' Chega and a 'hard blow' for Montenegro — elections viewed from abroad
In the aftermath of this Sunday's election night, the international press highlights António José Seguro's 'surprise victory' and his success 'against all predictions'; he will contest the second round in three weeks against André Ventura. However, foreign newspapers also emphasise how the first-round results reveal the 'rise' of the far right in Portugal...
International press highlights clash between the far-right and surprise candidate Seguro
International newspapers in Spain, France and the United Kingdom focused on the unexpected second‑round face‑off between the far‑right and surprise Socialist candidate António José Seguro, noting the upset dynamics reshaping the presidential contest. Coverage emphasised Seguro’s rapid rise and the setback for centre‑right figure Luís Marques Mendes, framing the result as a test of party realignments and voter sentiment ahead of the decisive round. Commentators analysed the implications for domestic politics and Europe‑wide far‑right momentum.
Maycon Douglas: arguments before his death, the car window ripped out and the repercussions in the international press
The funeral ceremonies for the former Casa dos Segredos contestant will be overseen by a friend.
