Luís Marques Mendes
Luís Marques Mendes is a prominent Portuguese politician and lawyer, known for his tenure as the leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) from 2005 to 2007. He has held various significant political positions, including serving as the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. Mendes has been an influential figure in Portuguese politics, often advocating for center-right policies and reforms. Recently, he has officially entered the race for the presidency of Portugal in 2026, aiming to succeed Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, which has garnered attention as the political landscape heats up ahead of the upcoming elections.
Born on Mar 10, 1957 (68 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 9 | 6.56 | 0.71% | +80% | 10,196,709 | 129,762 | $240,000 | 3,054$ |
| Totals | 9 | 10,196,709 | 129,762 | $240,000 | 3,054$ |
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Recent Mentions
Portugal:
Luís Marques Mendes is the presidential candidate for whom Francisco Pinto Balsemão expressed support.
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Portugal:
Luís Marques Mendes is a candidate in the upcoming presidential elections.
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Portugal:
Luís Marques Mendes is a presidential candidate who expressed his desire for support from Rui Moreira.
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Portugal:
Luís Marques Mendes considered that the director of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Porto should 'put his hand on his conscience' regarding the admission process controversy.
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Portugal:
Luís Marques Mendes is a presidential candidate who is calling for accountability regarding the elevator accident.
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Portugal:
Luís Marques Mendes clarified that he will not continue the legacy of Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
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Portugal:
Luís Marques Mendes is a candidate for the Presidency of the Republic who is distancing himself from the current President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
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Portugal:
Luís Marques Mendes arrived as a candidate for the presidency to discuss his vision for the country and the inclusion of PS in the nationality law.
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Portugal:
Luís Marques Mendes advised the government to conduct a study to understand the reasons for the decrease in higher education placements.
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Portugal:
Luís Marques Mendes is in a tight race with Henrique Gouveia e Melo for the presidential elections.
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