Portugal far-right leader, Socialist headed fo run of vote

Moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro and far-right candidate Andre Ventura appeared headed for a runoff vote in Portugal's presidential election.



Two exit poll showed on Sunday, putting Seguro in the 30-35% range and Ventura on 19.9%-24.1%.



Joao Cotrim de Fegueiredo of the right-wing, pro-business Liberal Initiative party came third among a total of 11 contenders, according to the exit polls that placed him at 16.3%-21%.



The second round vote is tentatively scheduled for February 8.



The presidency is ‌a largely ceremonial role in Portugal but wields some key powers, including in some circumstances ⁠to dissolve parliament, to call a snap parliamentary election, and to veto legislation.



Ventura is the leader of the anti-establishment, anti-immigration party Chega, which ⁠he founded in 2019 and led to become the second-largest parliamentary force in last year's general election.