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Ventura was effective. He cornered the government against the PS, and the socialists against the government

SOL4 September 2026 at 15:26

André Ventura demonstrated political effectiveness by simultaneously cornering the government against the PS and the socialists against the executive, creating an uncomfortable position for both sides. The leader of Chega's strategy managed to create tensions between the "geringonça" partners and the executive itself.

In the coming weeks, Chega should consolidate itself as the undisputed leader of the opposition, a position also achieved thanks to the actions of Luís Neves, who contributed to reinforcing the party's position.

Ventura's party also managed to pressure the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, to become part of the equation of the problem related to the Ministry of Internal Administration, turning the head of state into an element of controversy.

This dynamic places Chega in a privileged strategic position, not only as an opposition force, but also as a determining actor in the resolution of internal political crises, significantly amplifying its influence in the Portuguese political landscape.

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