Alexandra Leitão, Rita Rato and Mortágua at BE's "rentrée"Photo by Katlyn Moncada on Pexels
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Alexandra Leitão, Rita Rato and Mortágua at BE's "rentrée"

Observador28 August 2026 at 11:51

Alexandra Leitão, Rita Rato and Mariana Mortágua are some of the political figures present at the Left Bloc's "rentrée". This edition of the event is called "Socialism Forum" and will take place at Escola Secundária Sebastião da Gama in Setúbal. It is the first edition organized under the leadership of José Manuel Pureza, who is the party's new leader. The event marks the return of the Left Bloc's political activity after the usual pause period.

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