VOICED : Portugal reelige a su presidente en medio del confinamiento por la pandemia

Portugal re-elected its president, Marcelo Revelo de Sousa, with over 61% of the votes amidst a COVID-19 lockdown. Ana Gómez and Andre Ventura followed with 12.5% and 11.9% respectively. The election saw a record abstention rate of 61.6%, influenced by the pandemic. Portugal leads globally in COVID-19 cases per capita, surpassed only by Gibraltar. Voters adhered to safety protocols at polling stations. The president, while lacking executive power, plays a crucial role in political crises. The election also highlighted the growing influence of the far-right in Portugal.

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