João Cotrim de Figueiredo
João Cotrim de Figueiredo is a prominent Portuguese politician and businessman, known for his role as the leader of the Iniciativa Liberal (IL) party, which advocates for classical liberal policies. He has been influential in shaping the party's direction and has a background in business that informs his political approach. Cotrim de Figueiredo has served as a member of the Portuguese Parliament, where he has been an advocate for economic reforms and individual liberties, positioning IL as a significant player in Portuguese politics.
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João Cotrim de Figueiredo was one of the candidates who encouraged voting for the socialist Seguro.
Il voto in un Portogallo allagato frena l’estrema destra di Chega. La presidenza va a un socialista
Italy· 2026-02-09
João Cotrim de Figueiredo, of the conservative pro-business Liberal Initiative party, came third among the 11 candidates.
Storm-battered Portugal heads to polls as rivals unite to keep out far right | Portugal
United Kingdom· 2026-02-07
João Cotrim de Figueiredo announced that he will not vote blank in the second round of the presidential elections.
Cotrim afasta voto em branco e diz preferir um Portugal “parado” a “andar para trás” | Presidenciais 2026
Portugal· 2026-01-27João Cotrim de Figueiredo is a candidate supported by the Liberal Initiative in the presidential elections.
Do voto presencial à distância: associação de emigrantes aponta causas da abstenção | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-27
João Cotrim de Figueiredo faced accusations of sexual harassment from a former aide.
Mendes criticou Cotrim por não se posicionar sobre Ventura e fez o mesmo? Verdadeiro | VerdadeiroPortugal· 2026-01-19João Cotrim de Figueiredo is a liberal MEP who placed third in the presidential election.
Un socialista y un ultraderechista definirán en segunda vuelta la presidencia de Portugal
Argentina· 2026-01-19
João Cotrim de Figueiredo was the third most voted candidate in the elections.
¿Qué ha pasado en las elecciones de Portugal? Chega logra su mejor resultado y otros siete gráficos clave | Internacional
Spain· 2026-01-19
Joao Cotrim de Figueiredo came third among a total of 11 contenders in the presidential election.
Portugal presidential election: Socialist party’s Seguro to face far-right leader in runoff | PortugalUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-19El eurodiputado liberal Joao Cotrim de Figueiredo obtendría entre un 17 y un 21 %.
un exministro socialista triunfa, pero disputará el ballotage por primera vez contra la derecha populista de Chega
Uruguay· 2026-01-19João Cotrim de Figueiredo is the leader of Iniciativa Liberal and placed third in the election.
Präsidentenwahl in Portugal: Sozialist und Rechtsaussen-Kandidat vorne
Switzerland· 2026-01-18João Cotrim de Figueiredo, a liberal candidate, experienced a significant rise in popularity during the campaign.
El socialista Seguro y el ultra Ventura se disputarán la segunda vuelta en las presidenciales de Portugal | InternacionalSpain· 2026-01-18João Cotrim de Figueiredo encouraged people to vote and not let others choose for them.
“Emoção”, “participação” e “Pintasilgo”: as palavras dos candidatos na mesa de voto | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-18
João Cotrim de Figueiredo has gained popularity with a dynamic campaign.
La participación en las presidenciales en Portugal alcanza ya el 21,18%, superior a la de 2021 | InternacionalSpain· 2026-01-18
João Cotrim de Figueiredo is a liberal candidate in the presidential elections.
Portugal elige presidente en la elección más reñida de su historia entre un socialista y la derechaUruguay· 2026-01-17
João Cotrim de Figueiredo is popular among the young electorate.
Sondagem: há três candidatos próximos de Belém e Seguro é o favorito na 2.ª volta | Podcast P24Portugal· 2026-01-14
João Cotrim de Figueiredo was initially not among the favorites but has gained traction.
Presidenciais: primeiro, resolvemos o empate técnico e depois escolhemos o presidente | Podcast P24Portugal· 2026-01-12
João Cotrim de Figueiredo has doubled his voting intentions to 8%.
Ventura lidera, Mendes e Melo empatados em segundo, com Seguro ainda à espreita | Eleições presidenciaisPortugal· 2025-12-18
João Cotrim de Figueiredo expresses concern over the alarming rise in domestic violence against the elderly.
Saúde, envelhecimento e violência contra idosos. Factos do debate de Seguro e Cotrim | Prova dos FactosPortugal· 2025-12-17
João Cotrim de Figueiredo expressed his wishes for Marcelo's health on social media.
Marcelo internado e operado de urgência a hérnia encarcerada | Presidente da RepúblicaPortugal· 2025-12-01
João Cotrim de Figueiredo argued for the freedom of choice between public and private healthcare.
SNS, salários e tropas. Factos do debate entre António Filipe e Cotrim de Figueiredo | Prova dos FactosPortugal· 2025-12-01
João Cotrim de Figueiredo mentioned a movement of Freemasons that wanted to support Gouveia e Melo.
Da maçonaria à violência doméstica. Os factos do debate entre Cotrim e Gouveia e Melo | Prova dos FactosPortugal· 2025-11-21
João Cotrim de Figueiredo opened the debate defending his ability to resist all pressures and asserting his independence.
Cotrim diz-se “vacina contra pessimismo”, Gouveia e Melo aponta-lhe vírus partidário | Debates presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-11-21
João Cotrim de Figueiredo agrees that it is necessary to 'flexibilize the law'.
Candidatos dividem-se sobre reforma laboral: do “retrocesso” aos apelos ao diálogo | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-11-11João Cotrim de Figueiredo is one of the five candidates for the Presidency of the Republic.
Seguro “admiradíssimo” por Marcelo propor pacto para a saúde após nove anos e meio | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-11-07
João Cotrim de Figueiredo also described Francisco Pinto Balsemão in positive terms.
Candidatos a Belém sobre Balsemão: “Senador da República” e “cultor da liberdade” | Francisco Pinto BalsemãoPortugal· 2025-10-23
João Cotrim de Figueiredo proposed the construction of 700,000 new homes to address housing issues.
António Filipe defende controlo nas rendas e Cotrim 700 mil novos fogos | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-10-19João Cotrim de Figueiredo believes that his candidacy is one of the four that could reach the second round of the presidential elections.
Cotrim: “Há quatro candidaturas capazes de chegar à segunda volta. Eu sou uma delas.” | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-09-21João Cotrim de Figueiredo is a candidate in the upcoming presidential elections.
Eleições presidenciais deverão ser marcadas para 18 de Janeiro de 2026 | BelémPortugal· 2025-09-14João Cotrim de Figueiredo expressed confidence in reaching the second round of elections.
Candidatos a Belém marcam diferenças em Peniche e afastam-se do estilo de Marcelo | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-09-07
João Cotrim de Figueiredo openly embraces his liberal identity and aims to reach the second round of the presidential elections.
Em Peniche, Gouveia e Melo e Cotrim de Figueiredo revelaram estratégias para Belém | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-09-07