Centre-left candidate poised to comfortably win Portuguese presidency

Centre-left candidate António José Seguro is projected to win the Portuguese presidential election, defeating far-right leader André Ventura. With 95% of the vote counted, Seguro secured 66% compared to Ventura's 34%. Seguro, a former Socialist Party leader, received support from across the political spectrum, including conservative figures. While the Portuguese presidency is largely ceremonial, it holds powers to dissolve parliament and veto legislation. Ventura's second-place finish highlights the rapid growth of his Chega party, which became the second largest in parliament last year. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, who has previously criticized Ventura, remained neutral in the election. Seguro will succeed the outgoing conservative president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

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