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Politico speaks of a “surprise victory” for the centre-left but stresses that André Ventura, by “securing almost a quarter” of the votes, shows “how extraordinary” the growth of Chega in Portugal has been.
Just three months ago he was claiming victory in the local elections, after winning two legislative contests in a year and a half. This Sunday, the PSD candidate chosen by Luís Montenegro lost the Presidency of the Republic — something that hadn't happened in over 20 years. And it was no ordinary defeat.

André Ventura, one of the winners on election night, said on Sunday that the results from the first round of the presidential election show that Chega occupied the non-socialist space in Portugal. The Chega-backed candidate appealed for the right's vote and for all those who do not identify with the PS to vote on the 8th.

Rui Rio believes that 'IL will put enormous pressure on João Cotrim Figueiredo to return to the party's leadership' — and also says that Portugal currently has 'a weak left'.

In response to the initial projections, Pedro Pinto, of Chega, welcomed the defeat of the 'far left' and the prospect of André Ventura advancing to the second round.
