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Political developments involving André Ventura

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2026-10-30 16:35 UTC → 2026-10-31 21:21 UTC · added ~~removed~~

The political landscape in Portugal is seeing increased activity surrounding Chega leader André Ventura. Following an investigation by the Judicial Police’s National Counter-Terrorism Unit into the alleged vandalism of Ventura’s parliamentary office in late July, the Transparency and Statute of Deputies Commission authorized Ventura and two other deputies to provide written testimony. Ventura has dismissed allegations from political opponents that the incident was staged, calling such claims “nonsense,” while members of the Livre party have denied any involvement and threatened legal action. Recent polling data indicates a significant shift in leadership preferences. Ventura has emerged as the preferred candidate for Prime Minister with 28.4% support, leading a closely contested field that includes current Prime Minister Luís Montenegro at 25.8% and José Luís Carneiro at 25.6%. In October 2026, Chega secured its first lead in a national opinion poll according to an Aximage survey, reaching 30.7%. On October 18, 2026, Ventura proposed an emergency legislative package to address the housing crisis, including a 50% increase in IRS tax deductions for rent or mortgage payments and a review of the Municipal Property Tax (IMI). Ventura stated he is willing to risk a budget deficit to fund these measures, arguing it is better than having “healthy accounts but impoverished citizens.” ~~José Luís Carneiro criticized~~ On October 31, 2026, Ventura was reelected as the ~~proposal~~ president of the Chega party, securing 98% of the votes as ~~a “Nobel Prize~~ the sole candidate. Following the vote, he called for ~~hypocrisy,”~~ the party to demonstrate maturity and the capacity to govern, while ~~Ventura accused~~ characterizing potential cooperation between the PSD and PS ~~of being complicit in the housing disaster. As of late October 2026, Chega is conducting internal elections~~ parties as a “central bloc threat” designed to ~~select 1,000 delegates for its VII~~ prevent Chega from holding power. The party’s 7th National Convention ~~in Entroncamento. Ventura has submitted a motion to run~~ is scheduled for ~~reelection as party president, centering his platform on the goal of entering the Portuguese government~~ November 20 to ~~implement systemic changes.~~ 22 in Entroncamento.

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