Luís Marques Mendes

Luís Marques Mendes

politician Portugal

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
8 wks
Reach
397,561
Power
9,357$
Sentiment
6.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Portugal 24 6.33 2.17% +80% 10,196,709 397,561 $240,000 9,357$
Totals 24 10,196,709 397,561 $240,000 9,357$
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Recent Mentions

Portugal Portugal: Luís Marques Mendes was clearly prepared for a fierce attack on João Cotrim Figueiredo from the very first minute. 7

Público: Quem ganhou o debate entre Marques Mendes e Cotrim de Figueiredo? | Podcast Soundbite

Portugal Portugal: Luís Marques Mendes was clearly prepared for a fierce attack on João Cotrim Figueiredo from the very first minute. 6

Público: Carácter, visão fiscal e posições assumidas: Mendes e Cotrim em guerra permanente | Debates presidenciais 2026

Portugal Portugal: Luís Marques Mendes defended that all parties involved in the negotiation of labor law changes should concede. 8

Público: Greve geral: Marques Mendes defende cedências de Governo, sindicatos e patrões | Greve geral

Portugal Portugal: Luís Marques Mendes and António José Seguro entered into a debate trying to show who would be more active if elected. 6

Público: Quem ganhou o debate entre Luís Marques Mendes e António José Seguro? | Podcast Soundbite

Portugal Portugal: Luís Marques Mendes and António José Seguro entered into a debate trying to show who would be more active if elected to the Presidency. 6

Público: Da Justiça ao trabalho, Mendes e Seguro tentam mostrar quem será mais activo em Belém | Debates presidenciais 2026

Portugal Portugal: Luís Marques Mendes also participated in the debates alongside André Ventura and António José Seguro. 6

Público: Oito milhões viram os debates presidenciais – Seguro vs. Ventura lidera | Debates presidenciais 2026