Portugal: Socialist Antonio José Seguro elected president, beating far right
- Posted on February 9, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Portugal: Socialist Antonio José Seguro elected president, beating far right
His opponent, André Ventura, founder and leader of the far-right Chega party, garnered more votes than in the May 2025 parliamentary elections, and has established himself as a key figure in the country's political scene.