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politics8 days ago•2 min saved

Peru ousts interim president in fast impeachment tied to Chifagate

Peru's interim president José Jerí was removed by a 75-24 vote in an express impeachment after four months in office amid the 'Chifagate' scandal over secret meetings with Chinese businessmen; prosecutors are probing influence-peddling and a timber-trafficking network, while lawmakers prepare to name a replacement ahead of April presidential elections, as Peru continues a period of political instability amidst U.S.-China debates over the Chancay port.

via The Guardian|

#china #impeachment #peru

politics17 days ago•2 min saved

Portugal’s Seguro Poised for Presidency After Clear Exit-Poll Lead

Exit polls project centre-left Socialist António José Seguro winning Portugal’s presidential runoff by a wide margin (roughly 67–73% to 27–33% for far-right André Ventura), following Seguro’s first-round lead of 31.1% to Ventura’s 23.52% among 11 million eligible voters.

via Euronews.com|

#andre-ventura #antonio-jose-seguro #exit-polls

politics17 days ago•4 min saved

Portugal heads to runoff between a moderate socialist and a far-right challenger

Portugal moves to a presidential runoff between centre-left Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro and far-right challenger Andre Ventura after neither won 50% in the first round; polls suggested Seguro was the favourite to win, as storms hit the country and the largely ceremonial presidency still wields influence through veto power and the ability to dissolve parliament.

via Euronews.com|

#andre-ventura #antonio-jose-seguro #politics

world18 days ago•7 min saved

Portugal's runoff tests turnout amid floods and rising far-right stakes

Portugal heads into Sunday’s presidential runoff as storms trigger a state of emergency and widespread evacuations; turnout could decide between far-right candidate André Ventura and moderate left contender António José Seguro, with some municipalities delaying voting but officials insisting the election proceed.

via politico.eu|

#far-right #floods #portugal

world24 days ago•2 min saved

Fernandez Takes Commanding Lead in Costa Rica Presidency Race

Right-wing Laura Fernandez leads Costa Rica’s presidential race with 81% of polling stations tallied and 48.9% of votes, above the 40% threshold to win outright; her closest challenger Alvaro Ramos conceded as a runoff becomes less likely, with Fernandez campaigning on tougher security amid cocaine-linked violence and about 3.7 million voters eligible.

via Al Jazeera|

#costa-rica #drug-trade #laura-fernandez

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Portugal braces for runoff as far-right gains traction in presidential race

Portugal votes in a tightly watched presidential race where far-right Chega leader Andre Ventura is near a runoff threshold alongside a Socialist candidate and a Liberal Initiative rival; with about 11 million eligible voters, polls show a close contest that could force a second round after tonight’s exit polls.

via NBC News|

#andre-ventura #chega #portugal

africa1 month ago•3 min saved

Uganda Cuts Internet Ahead of High-Stakes Presidential Election

Uganda shut down nationwide internet access a few days before its presidential vote, saying the move is to prevent hate speech and misinformation as longtime president Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term against challenger Bobi Wine; critics warn it could hinder protest organizing, with results due after the weekend.

via The New York Times|

#africa #bobi-wine #internet-shutdown

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Uganda's internet goes dark ahead of crucial election

Uganda’s communications regulator ordered a temporary internet shutdown ahead of Thursday’s presidential election, saying the move is meant to prevent misinformation, electoral fraud and violence; data access will be suspended from 18:00 local time while voice calls and SMS remain functional, a measure critics say risks censorship as incumbent Museveni faces challenger Bobi Wine.

via BBC|

#bobi-wine #internet-blackout #presidential-election

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Touadera Secures Third Term as Central African Republic President

Faustin-Archange Touadera has won a third term as President of the Central African Republic with 76.15% of the vote in the December 28 election, amid opposition claims of fraud and a boycott by the main opposition coalition. Voter turnout was 52.42%, and the election followed a constitutional change that abolished term limits. Touadera's security-focused campaign included support from Russian mercenaries and Rwandan soldiers, and he has signed peace deals with rebel groups.

via Al Jazeera|

#central-african-republic #conflict #presidential-election

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Guinea's Junta Leader Mamady Doumbouya Declared Winner Amid Election Controversy

Guinea's military leader Mamady Doumbouya has been declared the winner of the presidential election with 86.72% of the vote, marking a move towards civilian rule after a military coup in 2021. The election was boycotted by main opposition leaders, and the results are pending validation by the Supreme Court.

via Al Jazeera|

#guinea #mamady-doumbouya #military-coup

world2 months ago•5 min saved

Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chilean Presidency, Signaling Shift to Right-Wing Politics

Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast won Chile's presidential election with 58% of the vote, marking a significant political shift and the first conservative government since 1990, amid concerns over crime, immigration, and economic issues, and facing a divided Congress.

via Al Jazeera|

#chile #far-right #jose-antonio-kast

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Chile's Election Marks a Shift to Right-Wing Leadership

José Antonio Kast, a conservative candidate with a history of supporting military regimes and controversial social views, won the Chilean presidential runoff with over 58% of the vote, marking a significant shift to the right in Chile's politics amid concerns over crime and migration. He has pledged to address security issues and deport undocumented migrants, and his victory aligns with regional trends favoring right-wing policies. Kast will assume office in March 2026.

via NPR|

#chile #kast #latin-america

world2 months ago•0 min saved

Chile's Presidential Election: A Shift Toward Right-Wing Politics

A conservative hardliner has won the presidential election in Chile in a decisive landslide victory, signaling a significant political shift in the country.

via Financial Times|

#chile #conservative #landslide-victory

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Ireland elects left-wing candidate Catherine Connolly in historic landslide

Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent, won Ireland's presidential election with a record 63.4% of votes, defeating center-ground candidates amid a surge of vandalized ballots and anti-immigrant sentiment, signaling a significant political shift and increased social tensions in Ireland.

via politico.eu|

#anti-government #catherine-connolly #ireland

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Left-wing candidate Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidential election in a landslide

Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent candidate, won Ireland's presidential election with over 64.7% of the vote, amid low voter turnout and widespread dissatisfaction with political parties, and she plans to focus on peace, unity, and neutrality.

via DW|

#catherine-connolly #ireland #left-wing