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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Benin: not represented in the presidential election, the opposition party Les Démocrates will support no candidate

Les Démocrates, the main opposition party in Benin, announced their decision not to support any candidate in the upcoming presidential election, despite calls from another opposition party.

Mar 23 • 08:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Djibouti: Djibouti Prepares for Presidential Election

Djibouti is preparing for its presidential election, with President Ismail Omar Guelleh likely seeking re-election alongside a single opposition candidate, Mohamed Farah Samatar.

Mar 23 • 05:18 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Beatriz Paredes denies false publication that places her as the PRI presidential candidate in 2030

Former PRI senator Beatriz Paredes denied rumors that she is running for the presidency in 2030 due to a false message circulated on social media.

Mar 23 • 00:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Obi visits Kaduna, consults with ADC, LP stakeholders

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, visited Kaduna State to consult with political stakeholders and promote competence-driven politics.

Mar 22 • 22:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Édouard Philippe, re-elected mayor of Le Havre, his condition to run in the presidential elections next year

Édouard Philippe was re-elected mayor of Le Havre with 47% of the votes, positioning him as a leading centrist candidate for the 2027 presidential elections in France.

Mar 22 • 19:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Obi decries insecurity in Sokoto, says Nigerians shouldn’t live in fear

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi condemned the rising insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in Sokoto, urging that citizens should not live in fear of terror attacks.

Mar 22 • 13:40 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Presidential Election in Benin: Romuald Wadagni, Candidate of the Ruling Party, Presents His Governance Project

Romuald Wadagni, the ruling party's candidate for the upcoming presidential election in Benin, outlined his governance project in front of supporters in Cotonou.

Mar 21 • 18:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President Daniel Noboa threw his 'jabs' at political figures in an interview with Radio Centro

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa criticized several political figures during an interview with Radio Centro, addressing controversies surrounding former President Rafael Correa and comments about the deportation of a crime suspect linked to the murder of a presidential candidate.

Mar 20 • 17:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad seeks a vice connected to agribusiness to strengthen himself in the interior of SP

Fernando Haddad is looking for a vice-presidential candidate linked to the agribusiness sector to bolster his campaign in the interior of São Paulo after his recent candidacy for governor.

Mar 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Right-wing candidate Paloma Valencia soars in Colombia's presidential polls: rises from 4% to 16% in voting intention

Colombian presidential candidate Paloma Valencia has seen a significant increase in voting intention, according to a new poll, positioning her in third place behind frontrunner Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella.

Mar 20 • 01:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Lawyer of Fernando Villavicencio's daughters does not expect alias 'Lobo Menor' to cooperate with justice; the detainee would arrive in the country via expulsion

Patricio Rosero, the lawyer for the daughters of assassinated presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, expresses skepticism over alias 'Lobo Menor' cooperating with the justice system, following his recent detention in Mexico.

Mar 19 • 19:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VOICES OF THE PARTIES: Kristo Enn Vaga: The re-election of Alar Karis will not remain behind the Reform Party

The discussion around the presidential elections in Estonia has gained momentum following Lauri Läänemets' interview, raising questions about maintaining dignity during the campaign while selecting the best candidate for president.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Who is Ghalibaf, the eternal candidate who this time can take power in Iran

The article discusses Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, an influential Iranian politician and former presidential candidate, who appears poised to seize power following the death of a key political figure, Ali Larijani.

Mar 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Presidential 2027: The Republicans to Meet in a Few Days to Determine a Method for Distinguishing Candidates

The French Republican party is set to meet soon to decide on the process for determining its candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

Mar 18 • 21:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

‘Lobo Menor’ Detained in CDMX, Linked to the Murder of Ecuador's Presidential Candidate

Authorities in Mexico City have detained Juan Carlos 'N', known as 'Lobo Menor', who is allegedly linked to the murder of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.

Mar 18 • 18:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: How Alliance Choices on the Left Foreshadow Presidential Strategies

The Socialist Party expressed outrage over its candidate in Strasbourg aligning with Édouard Philippe's party while supporting merges with La France insoumise.

Mar 18 • 17:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mexico captures one of the murderers of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio in Polanco

Mexico has arrested Juan Carlos Montero Mestre, known as Lobo Menor, a suspect in the assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, during a police operation in Polanco.

Mar 18 • 17:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ERKKI BAHOVSKI ⟩ How some parties clumsily looked for a new president for Estonia

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the leaking of Riina Kionka's name as a presidential candidate in Estonia, which has led to widespread negative opinions and even personal attacks.

Mar 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

URMAS REINSALU ⟩ The Reform Party's Underground Agenda to Find a President Has Failed

Urmas Reinsalu reports that the Reform Party recognized within 24 hours that their clandestine efforts to select a presidential candidate have failed.

Mar 18 • 11:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Michal: The election of Karis as president will not be under the Reform Party

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that the Reform Party will not be behind the re-election of Alar Karis as president, clarifying that no candidate proposals have been made to the Social Democratic Party.

Mar 17 • 21:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ilves: Social Democrats Use My Recommendation as a Political Pawn

Former President Toomas Hendrik Ilves criticized the Social Democratic Party for using his suggested presidential candidate as a political pawn.

Mar 17 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Kassab indicates to allies that he will announce Ratinho Jr. as PSD's pre-candidate

Gilberto Kassab is set to announce Ratinho Jr. as the PSD's pre-candidate for the Presidency, aiming to expedite his campaign preparations amid competition.

Mar 17 • 19:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prosecutor's Office seeks testimonies and voice comparisons in the Magnicidio FV case involving Rafael Correa, Freddy Carrión, Priscila Schettini, Juan González, and others

Ecuador's Prosecutor's Office is moving forward with the investigation into the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio by seeking testimonies and conducting voice comparisons related to several individuals implicated in the case.

Mar 17 • 17:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Obi condemns Maiduguri bombings, calls for action

Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the recent suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State, emphasizing the severe insecurity facing the country.

Mar 17 • 13:44 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Battle for French Town Halls Will Also Affect the President and the EU. Will the Presidential Candidate Stay and Will the Le Penists Score?

Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe faces a crucial political challenge as he defends his mayoral position in Le Havre, which could significantly impact his presidential ambitions.

Mar 17 • 11:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The dispute between the Reform Party and the Social Democrats continued with the analysis of messages from Kiik and Vaga

The dispute between Estonia's Reform Party and Social Democrats escalated following claims about a proposed presidential candidate.

Mar 17 • 10:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027 elections: Cleric warns against vote-buying

An Islamic cleric supports a presidential candidate for 2027 while warning against the dangers of vote-buying in Nigeria's electoral process.

Mar 17 • 00:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Can pro-Tarcísio evangelicals replace Flávio Bolsonaro with the MBL?

Pro-Tarcísio evangelicals are considering supporting the MBL's presidential candidate, Renan Santos, instead of Flávio Bolsonaro, as they aim to capture a portion of Christian voters.

Mar 16 • 23:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Phone game and Ilves' list: one presidential candidate is already threatened by 'exclusion'

Kristen Michal and Lauri Läänemets debate the origin of the idea to propose Riina Kionka as a potential presidential candidate.

Mar 16 • 16:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kristo Enn Vaga: history will remember Läänemets as lesser than Riina Kionka

Estonian Social Democratic Party leader Lauri Läänemets claims that the Reform Party suggested nominating diplomat Riina Kionka as a presidential candidate, a claim the Reform Party denies.

Mar 16 • 14:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rubio or Vance: Who Will Succeed Trump Within the Republican Party in the 2028 Elections?

Republican donors are reportedly considering Marco Rubio as a potential presidential candidate for the 2028 elections to succeed Donald Trump, especially following Rubio's rising prominence in the Trump administration.

Mar 16 • 13:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Elections in French Town Halls Will Also Influence the President and the EU. Will the Presidential Candidate Hold On and Will the Le Pen Supporters Do Well?

Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe faces a critical political battle in the municipal elections as he defends his mayoral seat in Le Havre while eyeing the presidency.

Mar 16 • 11:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

M. Sinkevičius Announces That Social Democrats Will Nominate Their Candidate for the Presidency

Mindaugas Sinkevičius, the chairman of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party, confirmed that they will nominate a candidate for the presidency in 2029.

Mar 16 • 08:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Social Democrats will put forward a party candidate for the 2029 presidential elections

The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party plans to run a party candidate in the 2029 presidential elections, according to party leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius.

Mar 16 • 05:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Läänemets: the Reform Party proposed Riina Kionka as a presidential candidate to the Social Democrats

Läänemets claims the Reform Party has suggested that the Social Democrats nominate experienced diplomat Riina Kionka for the presidency.

Mar 16 • 04:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Napoleon Becerra, candidate for the Presidency of Peru, dies in traffic accident

Napoleon Becerra, a presidential candidate in Peru, died in a traffic accident while en route to a campaign event.

Mar 16 • 01:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Presidential hopeful can be saved in French local elections

Initial results from the French local elections indicate a socialist candidate leading in Paris, while the far-right is gaining ground in southern France.

Mar 15 • 22:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Presidential candidate of Peru dies in traffic accident

Napoleón Becerra, a presidential candidate in Peru, died in a traffic accident while heading to a campaign event.

Mar 15 • 22:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Napoleon Becerra, presidential candidate of Peru, died in a traffic accident

Napoleon Becerra, a candidate for the presidency of Peru, died in a traffic accident while campaigning for the upcoming general elections.

Mar 15 • 20:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Peruvian presidential candidate Napoleón Becerra dies in traffic accident

Peruvian presidential candidate Napoléon Becerra has died in a traffic accident while on his way to a political event in southern Peru.

Mar 15 • 19:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Peru: presidential candidate Napoléon Becerra died in a traffic accident

Peruvian presidential candidate Napoléon Becerra died following a traffic accident in Huaytará, as confirmed by party colleague Emily Silva.

Mar 15 • 16:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Orgasm of Wolves

The article discusses a historical assassination tied to political turmoil in Brazil during the 1930s involving the killing of vice-presidential candidate João Pessoa and its impact on the political landscape.

Mar 15 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio nationalizes campaign to help Flávio and attack Haddad

The Governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, is focusing on nationalizing his re-election campaign to bolster presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and critique Finance Minister Fernando Haddad.

Mar 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Presidential Election: A Mud Slinging Fight for FC Barcelona

The upcoming presidential elections of FC Barcelona are mired in controversy and rivalry as the leading candidate, Joan Laporta, engages in provocative gestures to rally support amongst fans.

Mar 13 • 15:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Shocking speculation about Erling Haaland

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font hints at attempting to acquire Erling Haaland if elected.

Mar 13 • 10:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Conclusion of the 120 days of fiscal instruction in the Magnicidio FV case amid versions, extractions, examinations, absences, and last-minute requests

The 120-day fiscal instruction period in the Magnicidio FV case, investigating the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, has concluded with only two people in preventive detention and five fugitives.

Mar 12 • 21:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP billionaire trying to woo Trump's support in key Georgia race bankrolled his 2024 presidential rivals

A Republican gubernatorial candidate in Georgia is seeking Donald Trump's endorsement despite having financially supported Trump's rivals during the 2024 election cycle.

Mar 12 • 11:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Premiere of ‘The Killers of Colosio’, the series that interviews Salinas de Gortari and Aburto's family

HBO Max is set to premiere ‘The Killers of Colosio’, a docuseries that investigates the controversial assassination of Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio in 1994.

Mar 11 • 19:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Paloma Valencia: "I am not going to separate from Uribe, I am going to die uribista"

Paloma Valencia, a leading right-wing presidential candidate in Colombia, stresses her unwavering allegiance to Uribe while navigating the complexities of choosing a vice-presidential running mate.

Mar 11 • 18:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Kassab says decision on PSD presidential candidate should come by March 31

Gilberto Kassab announced that the PSD party will reveal its presidential candidate sooner than expected, by March 31.

Mar 9 • 22:50 UTC

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