André Ventura, the far-right candidate from Portugal, received the highest number of votes among Portuguese and dual citizenship Brazilians in the recent election, despite being defeated in Portugal's presidential race.
André Ventura, a far-right candidate in Portugal, experienced a notable achievement despite losing the presidential election back home by a significant margin of over thirty percentage points. In Brazil, he was the most voted candidate among Portuguese expatriates and Brazilian citizens with dual nationality, securing a total of 4,269 votes, which constituted 58.73% of the votes cast. This stands in contrast to António José Seguro, the recently elected president, who received 3,000 votes (41.27%). Ventura's party, Chega, has previously garnered attention in Brazil during the 2025 parliamentary elections, indicating a consistent support base among Portuguese voters abroad.
The recent results underscore the growing influence of far-right politics within Portugal's diaspora in Brazil. The Chega party's successful track record in Brazil was established earlier when it received 12,930 votes in the 2025 elections, allowing it to rank first at that time. However, the recent outcome is regarded as more significant because it enhances the party's standing and visibility in Portuguese politics, contributing to its emergence as the second-largest party in the Assembleia da República, which consists of 230 seats. This trend signals a possible shift in political allegiances among Portuguese citizens living abroad.
Overall, the voting pattern reveals not only the political inclinations of Portuguese nationals residing in Brazil but also raises questions about the interplay between national politics and expatriate voting behavior. The support for Ventura may reflect broader societal trends and sentiments within Portugal, impacting future elections and the political landscape in both Portugal and among its diaspora, with implications for how political parties engage with citizens abroad.
