Latest news and stories about political messaging in Portugal for expats and residents.
The presidential candidate began the second day of campaigning in a meet-the-public event in Almada. The focus is on disregarding opinion polls and persuading the electorate that nothing is guaranteed.
A message attributed to Luís Montenegro claiming the Azores were to be ceded to the US — supposedly published by Donald Trump — is false and was created by a satirical page. Some people believed it, and the prime minister accuses the creator of spreading misinformation.
After a week, Mendes is trying to recalibrate his messaging: he now wants to present himself as above 'cases and minor scandals' and even cites Mitterrand for inspiration. His tone towards Cotrim and the Government is shifting.
