Ventura second in the projections, yet victory was celebrated at his campaign headquarters
At the campaign headquarters of the candidate backed by Chega there were rounds of applause and celebratory remarks.
Gouveia e Melo's shots, Ventura dressed in camouflage and the war on tactical voting: the penultimate day of the campaign
Gouveia e Melo criticised Seguro, Mendes and Ventura, who on Thursday spoke dressed in military camouflage. António Filipe and Catarina Martins did not follow Pinto's line and urged people to vote.
Jorge Pinto paves the way for votes to concentrate on Seguro: "Vote freely for the candidacy your conscience dictates"
The candidate backed by Livre sent a letter to his supporters in which he refuses to withdraw so as not to “betray” those who have already voted, but acknowledges “fear of what a second round might bring” and therefore urges those who have not yet gone to the polls to mark an X where “their conscience dictates”.
We are very mobilised around Seguro's candidacy
João Paulo Rebelo was the guest on this edition. The former Socialist MP is optimistic about the candidacy backed by the PS and does not rule out Pedro Nuno Santos returning to politics.
The campaign trail is going well for almost everyone, but "polls play a very important role in these elections"
Ventura faces no challenge on the campaign trail, unlike in past elections. Pumped up, Cotrim is increasingly approached by AD voters who back him. Gouveia e Melo remains sceptical of the polls; Seguro steps up his rhetoric to show he is capable. And Marques Mendes is eager for new polls. The final week of campaigning begins.
"I'm not misleading anyone," says Marques Mendes about his experience
Presidential candidate Luís Marques Mendes said today that it is an advantage that the Portuguese know his strengths and weaknesses so well, and insisted he is not standing for Belém 'to settle scores or out of vanity'.
Seguro warns that 'enemies of democracy' will bring back an 'old world' if elected
Presidential candidate António José Seguro warned today that the 'enemies of democracy' promise a new world, but if they win the elections they will bring an 'old world' that would not come about through a military coup, but by destroying institutions from within.
15:00. Gouveia e Melo says it would be good to win in the first round
Luís Marques Mendes says he will be an opponent of the Government when its work is poorly done, and André Ventura admits that, at this stage, there are still several candidates vying for victory.
Jorge Pinto believes in a 'good result' on 18 January
Jorge Pinto says there are candidates in these presidential elections who are 'characters' without their own ideas. At a campaign dinner in Almada, the candidate for the Presidency of the Republic spoke about speeches prepared by communications agencies. The party spokesman, Rui Tavares, meanwhile challenged António José Seguro to be clearer about his position on the constitutional review.
Jorge Pinto says the only motivation of the candidates on the right is to find out where Passos Coelho is
The issue was raised by the candidate in remarks to journalists on the sidelines of a visit to the Festivities in Honour of São Gonçalinho in Aveiro.
Are street strategies changing the presidential campaign?
Gouveia e Melo strengthens his campaign with notable endorsements. The Socialist Party (PS) is intensifying its support for Seguro, and Paulo Raimundo makes his campaign debut alongside António Filipe, giving new impetus to the candidacy backed by the PCP.
"It's not just conviction": Marques Mendes confident of a turnaround despite polls being unfavourable to him
Despite polls showing him trailing his main rivals, Marques Mendes remains confident that the ballot boxes will prove the numbers wrong after meeting several PSD and Government heavyweights. His public assertion — “it’s not just conviction” — frames a campaign narrative that emphasizes organisational strength, voter mobilisation and the possibility of late swings or polling error. Analysts should watch whether his meetings translate into concrete tactical advantages such as endorsements, ground operations or improved messaging, but the gap in polls still represents a significant challenge that will require measurable momentum to overcome.
Marques Mendes raises the bar: 'I will come first'
During a visit to the Festas de São Gonçalinho in Aveiro, Marques Mendes raises the bar and says he is 'convinced' that he will come 'in first place'.
Why doesn't Gouveia e Melo attack Ventura?
Gouveia e Melo and André Ventura have maintained an apparent non-aggression pact during this campaign.
Cotrim Figueiredo believes he is very close to the run-off and to making history
The candidate backed by Iniciativa Liberal says his would be 'a victory for an idea of optimism and hope'.
How the machines behind the five biggest campaigns work
Almirante relies on people aligned with Rio and former advisers to Costa and Sócrates. The PS (Socialist Party) is discreetly backing Seguro. Mendes is being boosted by the orange machine. Cotrim has help from IL (Liberal Initiative), and Ventura's one-man show continues.
Launching Pestana could involve forming a new party after the presidential election
Candidate André Pestana's campaign began in Coimbra and it is the place he always returns to. He chose the city centre for his first street rally, consistently determined to expose, above all, 'Ventura's lies'.
Jorge Pinto honours Salgueiro Maia to call for firm protection of democracy
The candidate for Belém said the tribute was intended to “send a signal to the future”.
16:00. José Luís Carneiro joined Seguro's campaign
The PS Secretary-General singles out some of the main opponents of the Socialist presidential candidate. Also: the Minho derby in the League Cup final between SC Vitória and SC Braga.
Let's go to the polls. Ventura wants to bring the Government to order and Seguro promises to pound the table
Marques Mendes says the polls are 'completely wrong'.
Gouveia e Melo says he is prepared to resolve problems between parties because he is not beholden to any political party
Gouveia e Melo says he is prepared to resolve problems if elected President of the Republic because he is not beholden to any political party. The admiral was pelted with cavacas (traditional pastries) at the end of Friday — a tradition at Aveiro's most iconic festival.
On one side, Gouveia e Melo's 'very good' campaign. On the other, Marques Mendes and the 'image gymnastics'.
CNN Portugal commentator Rui Calafate analyses the evolution of the presidential campaign, highlighting the 'excellent' performance of Seguro, Cotrim de Figueiredo and André Ventura. Marques Mendes is, according to the CNN Portugal commentator, the candidate with the least effective campaign.
Manuel João Vieira runs against a politician who 'made a fool of herself'
In his favour in this race to Belém, Vieira says his lack of political experience is an asset.
