Political Leaders Rally in Minho Ahead of 2025 Legislative Elections
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Political Leaders Rally in Minho Ahead of 2025 Legislative Elections

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Summary:

  • Luís Montenegro and Pedro Nuno Santos lead campaign activities in Minho, focusing on rallies and public engagements.

  • Campaign schedules adjusted for the Benfica vs. Sporting football derby, a key event for national title hopes.

  • Paulo Raimundo of PCP participates in parades in Guimarães and Porto, highlighting workers' rights.

  • BE and Chega organize unique events, from taxing the rich to market visits, showcasing diverse campaign strategies.

  • 21 political forces are in the race, including regional lists, marking a competitive electoral landscape.

Political campaigns heat up in northern Portugal as key figures from major parties focus their efforts in the Minho region today. The AD, PS, Livre, BE, CDU, and IL have adjusted their schedules to accommodate the highly anticipated football match between Benfica and Sporting.

Luís Montenegro, PSD president, kicks off his day in Viana do Castelo, engaging with locals before heading to a rally in Famalicão at 15:00. Meanwhile, Pedro Nuno Santos, PS secretary-general, starts his campaign in Santo Tirso, Porto district, at 10:30, followed by a lunch-rally in Famalicão and concluding with a rally in Bragança at 17:00.

Paulo Raimundo, PCP secretary-general, participates in a morning parade in Guimarães, moving to Porto for another parade starting at Largo dos Reis, culminating in a rally at Campanhã station.

The campaign's seventh day coincides with a decisive football derby, prompting parties to schedule around the 18:00 match at Estádio da Luz. BE's campaign includes an afternoon event in Porto, "Changing Life is a Party," while coordinator Mariana Mortágua leads a morning initiative in Lisbon, "Race – Tax the Rich."

Chega's André Ventura visits Vila Real's municipal market, followed by a street march, ending with a dinner in Viseu. Iniciativa Liberal celebrates "Sports Day" with beach activities in Carcavelos, led by Rui Rocha.

Livre's Rui Tavares starts at Alverca's fair, visiting YouthCoop in Agualva-Cacém at 15:00. PAN's Inês de Sousa Real has a packed agenda, from Benfica's market at 08:30 to Porto's Academic Federation at 22:45, including stops at Lisbon Zoo and several northern towns.

21 political forces are contesting the early elections, including alliances and parties with regional lists.

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