HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

Portugal’s new prime minister promises to bring stability after narrow win

Luís Montenegro must now try to form government but has vowed not to do any deal with far-right Chega party

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024

‘It’s a really big threat’: Portuguese minorities on the rise of the far right

Chega party – whose leader’s views have been described as xenophobic and racist – appears poised to play a prominent role

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024

In Portugal, an election results in uncertainty and the rise of the far right

A lightly regarded Portuguese political party finds itself in a position to play kingmaker in the wake of national elections that failed to propel either of the two establishment parties into power.

WEKU · Mar 14, 2024

Portugal’s far-right Chega party eyes kingmaker role as country goes to polls

Election triggered by resignation of PM António Costa could see scandal-hit Socialist party ousted by rightwing coalition

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024

‘We have never been this close’: Portuguese far right aims for election breakthrough

André Ventura is hoping discontent with mainstream politics will hand his Chega party a kingmaker role

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024

Portugal Election: Corruption Scandals And Economic Struggles

Portugal's election is marred by corruption scandals, economic woes, and the rise of the radical right-wing Chega party.

Top News · Mar 7, 2024

Anger over corruption and Portugal's economy dominate Sunday's general election

Portugal holds a general election, following the resignation amid a corruption investigation of Socialist leader António Costa, after eight years in power. He hasn't been accused of any crime.

WEKU · Mar 7, 2024

Europe live: Portugal election campaign heats up as voters prepare to go to the polls on Sunday – as it happened

Portugal’s prime minister António Costa resigned last November amid investigation into handling of green investment projects

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024

Portugal election: who are the key players and what is at stake?

A surging far-right populist is predicted to collect nearly a fifth of the vote in Portugal’s snap election on 10 March

The Guardian - UK · Feb 29, 2024

Portugal’s far right on rise as election campaign begins

Multiple corruption scandals fuel support for populist Chega party led by André Ventura

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2024