After decades of claiming persecution, once marginalized parties latch on to the American activist’s assassination as proof of their victimization.
Tag: Chega (Portuguese Political Party)
Portugal’s Center-Right Takes an Election. But Is the Hard Right the Victor?
The Democratic Alliance cemented its position as the dominant power, but the Chega party, which has an anti-immigrant message, is seen as a powerful new force.
Portugal’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote After Just a Year
The vote in Parliament will force new elections, the third in little more than three years.
Far-Right Leaders Rally in Spain to ‘Make Europe Great Again’
At a gathering in Madrid, members of Europe’s far-right parties set aside any trepidation they might have about President Trump’s threats, and instead focused on a common enemy — the European Union.
Venâncio Mondlane Returns to Mozambique, Declaring Himself President
After a self-imposed exile, Venâncio Mondlane was welcomed home by delirious crowds supporting his claim that the country’s last election was stolen from him by corrupt elites.
Portugal Had Little Appetite for the Far Right, Until Chega
Memories of dictatorship are fading. Dissatisfaction is mounting. It was a ripe moment for the Chega party to appeal to voter frustrations.