Portugal presidential election: Socialist party’s Seguro to face far-right leader in runoff
Moderate socialist Antonio Jose Seguro came out on top in the first round, followed by Andre Ventura of the far-right Chega partyModerate socialist Antonio Jose Seguro came out on top in the first round of Portugal’s presidential election on Sunday, followed by the far-right leader Andre Ventura,...
<p>Moderate socialist Antonio Jose Seguro came out on top in the first round, followed by Andre Ventura of the far-right Chega party</p><p>Moderate socialist Antonio Jose Seguro came out on top in the<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/18/portugal-election-votes-tight-presidential-race-far-right-runoff"> first round of Portugal’s presidential election </a>on Sunday, followed by the far-right leader Andre Ventura, and the two will face off in a runoff on 8 February.</p><p>In the five decades since Portugal threw off its fascist dictatorship, a presidential election has only once before required a runoff – in 1986 – highlighting how fragmented the political landscape has become with the rise of the far right and voter disenchantment with mainstream parties.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/19/portugal-presidential-election-socialist-party-seguro">Continue reading...</a>
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