André Ventura, or the art of turning fear into power
PROFILE || Between the liturgy of guilt and the arena of television commentary, André Ventura built a party in his image and an ambition that no longer fits in Parliament. In a presidential election year, the country once again measures itself against him, not so much by what he promises, but by the way he turns every platform, every controversy and every behind-the-scenes moment into power.
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Ventura says that reaching the second round of the presidential election is the “greatest honour” he has ever had in his life and singles out the PSD and IL: “Now we'll see what they're made of.” The Chega candidate promises to fight against socialism.
Ventura matches Marine Le Pen and posts one of the best results for populists in presidential elections
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The leader of Chega achieved a result identical to Marine Le Pen’s in the first round of the 2022 French presidential election. Only three populist leaders fared better in Europe, all in the east, and only one went on to the presidency.
Manuel João Vieira highlighted in The Guardian
'Ferraris for everyone' and 'wine from the taps' are among Manuel João Vieira's promises that caught The Guardian's attention. The presidential candidate appears on the British paper's front page.
Jorge Pinto's campaign is not a "party", it's a circus
António José Seguro (who runs the campaign he wants), Cotrim Figueiredo (who has adopted the mannerisms of populism) and Jorge Pinto (who quit without really quitting) are the Good, the Bad and the Villain.
Finance Minister warns only a vote for Mendes can prevent a 'populist or socialist' in Belém
The Finance Minister today warned centre-right voters against 'siren songs', arguing that only a vote for Marques Mendes can prevent the next President of the Republic from being 'a populist or a socialist'.
Minister of Finance warns that only a vote for Mendes will prevent a 'populist or socialist' in Belém
Miranda Sarmento warned against the 'siren songs' in these presidential elections.
From the 'cradle' to João's 'head'. Ventura is calling for an 'earthquake'
In Guimarães, Ventura says Cotrim 'is not right in the head' and warns about the PS's fear. The candidate backed by Chega calls for a 'shake-up' on the 18th and mobilises supporters: 'the country wasn't made by polls'.
Cotrim's dark day and Ventura's faith
The presidential race continues to stir things up. In a single day, Cotrim found himself involved in two incidents that could damage his aspirations. Ventura is having his Le Pen moment. And there's much more in this newsletter.
Populism with a 'gloss'
The problem is not what Cotrim says, but what he left unsaid.
Between the centrist bloc and the tactical vote
People keep asking how Trump, Ventura and the like were possible, rather than asking what kind of world made them possible — what kind of world allowed only they to stir the system's stagnant waters.
Cotrim de Figueiredo accused of 'populism': 'The strategy is risky, but he has to take the risk'
The trial run was in the European elections; now the candidate backed by IL is pushing further with the strategy used by populist parties, buoyed by the polls and support among young voters. After all, is the plan working or does it carry risks?
Gouveia e Melo rejects being labelled a populist
The retired admiral says the prime minister 'was wrong' to equate him with André Ventura.
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