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Luis Montenegro, leader of the center-right Democratic Alliance, gestures to supporters after claiming victory in Portugal's election, in Lisbon, Monday, March 11, 2024. AP Photo/Armando Franca)

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Portugal is in suspense after an election produces no clear winner and a surging populist party
By BARRY HATTON - Associated Press
Sat,03/09/24-11:05PM , 116 Reads
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s political future is hanging in the balance after a general election Sunday, with two moderate mainstream parties closely contesting the race and set to wait weeks for a decision on the winner after an unprecedented surge in support for a populist party that finished third.
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Socialist Party leader Pedro Nuno Santos waves to his supporters during the election campaign closing rally in Almada, south of Lisbon, Friday, March 8, 2024. Portugal is holding an early general election on Sunday when 10.8 million registered voters elect 230 lawmakers to the National Assembly, the country's Parliament. (AP Photo/Joao Henriques)

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Portugal is electing a new parliament and government. Here’s what to know about the major issues
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Fri,03/08/24-11:47PM , 89 Reads
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal is holding an early general election on Sunday when 10.8 million registered voters will elect 230 lawmakers to the National Assembly, the country's parliament. The lawmakers will then choose a new government.
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Socialist Party leader Pedro Nuno Santos, left, and Luis Montenegro, leader of the Social Democratic Party, greet each other before an election TV debate in Lisbon, Portugal, Feb. 19, 2024. The center-left Socialist Party and center-right Social Democratic Party have alternated in power for decades. But they are unsure of how much support they might need from smaller rival parties to form a government after the March 10 vote. (AP Photo/Armando Franca, File)

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Corruption scandals cast a shadow over Portugal’s early general election and may favor populists
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Sat,02/24/24-11:09PM , 100 Reads
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The official two-week campaign period before Portugal’s early general election began on Sunday
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Ukrainian servicemen walk through a charred forest at the frontline a few kilometers from Andriivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Mstyslav Chernov)

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Ukraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies
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Wed,12/20/23-11:17PM , 137 Reads
The year started with high hopes for Ukrainian troops planning a counteroffensive against Russia.
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