Summary:
Luís Marques Mendes announces his candidacy for the Presidential election.
Mendes reportedly has the support of the PSD party leadership.
Internal dissent arises with Henrique Gouveia e Melo seen as a strong alternative.
Gouveia e Melo leads in polls despite not officially declaring.
Mendes Announces Presidential Candidacy
Luís Marques Mendes has officially announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic this Thursday. He appears to have the backing of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), with Hugo Soares affirming that Mendes would have the party's support should he proceed. Furthermore, Luís Montenegro has reiterated that Mendes "fully meets the requirements" for the PSD to support a winning candidacy.
Internal Divisions Within PSD
However, there are already signs of dissent among social democrats. A potential candidacy from Henrique Gouveia e Melo is gaining traction despite him not yet officially announcing his candidacy for Belém. Gouveia e Melo is currently at the forefront of various polls and is viewed favorably by influential PSD figures, including senator Ângelo Correia and the mayor of Cascais, Carlos Carreiras. This indicates a possible split in support within the party as Mendes' campaign unfolds.
Image: Mendes during his campaign announcement
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