António Costa Pinto isn’t in the news—Portugal’s rising right, including ultranationalist Chega, is. He’s a Lisbon-born political scholar.
In Portugal’s presidential election, moderate candidate Seguro has secured around 70% of votes, defeating far-right Ventura, who gained about 30%. The election signals a shift in Portugal’s political landscape, with increased support for the far right and potential implications for future governance. The winner will succeed President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in March.