Tuesday's debate is decisive for Ventura: "Let's see if people believe in him and are against Luís Neves. If the Portuguese believe in the Chega leader, he will be prime minister"Photo by fsHH on Pexels
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Tuesday's debate is decisive for Ventura: "Let's see if people believe in him and are against Luís Neves. If the Portuguese believe in the Chega leader, he will be prime minister"

CNN Portugal5 September 2026 at 19:07

Tuesday's debate will be decisive for Ventura, according to political commentator Inês Serra Lopes. The motion of no confidence that will be debated in Parliament on that date is pointed out as a crucial moment for the Chega leader.

The commentator anticipates the effects of this motion of no confidence, assessing the impact that the debate may have on Ventura's leadership and his political position in Portugal.

Inês Serra Lopes states that everything will depend on the Portuguese believing in the Chega leader and being against Luís Neves. According to the commentator, if that confidence is confirmed, Ventura could become prime minister.

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