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Seguro wins Portuguese presidential election

Moderate socialist Antonio Jose Seguro won the second round of Portugal's presidential election, defeating his far-right rival.

Seguro wins Portuguese presidential election

On Sunday, moderate socialist Antonio Jose Seguro won the second round of Portugal's presidential elections, significantly defeating his rival Andre Ventura, who leads a far-right party. In just a few years, this party has become the second-largest political force in the country.

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