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Lisbon’s mayor Carlos Moedas wins re-election after a deadly funicular crash that killed 16, despite the tragedy. He’s a Portuguese politician and ex-EU commissioner.

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Lisbon Funicular Crash Kills 16

A funicular in Lisbon, operating since 1914, derailed on Wednesday evening, killing 16 and injuring 21. The Office for Air and Rail Accident Investigations reports the cars lost balance after a cable failure, prompting ongoing investigations into the cause of the crash.

Lisbon Mayor Wins Re-election Amid Crash Controversy

Lisbon mayor Carlos Moedas, leading a right-of-center coalition, secured 42% of the vote in local elections. He rejected blame for the September 3 streetcar crash, which caused 16 deaths, and faces criticism over housing and urban policies amid Lisbon’s surge in tourism and rising real estate prices.