"Portugal's Election Shake-Up: Far-Right Surge and Major Issues Explained"
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Portugal is set to hold an early general election with the center-left Socialist Party and center-right Social Democratic Party expected to dominate, while a radical right populist party, Chega, gains traction. Major issues include corruption scandals involving top officials, a housing crisis with soaring prices and rents, and low wages. The leading candidates are Socialist leader Pedro Nuno Santos, Social Democratic Party leader Luis Montenegro, and Chega leader Andre Ventura.
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