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 (67 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
75,266
Power
1,772$
Sentiment
6.78
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Portugal 9 6.78 0.53% +40% 10,196,709 75,266 $240,000 1,772$
Totals 9 10,196,709 75,266 $240,000 1,772$
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Recent Mentions

Portugal Portugal: Luís Marques Mendes announced his candidacy for the Presidency and commented on the political situation in Portugal. 5

Público: Seguro sugere a Marcelo que chame Montenegro a Belém | Presidente da República

Portugal Portugal: Luís Marques Mendes praised Gouveia e Melo for his candidacy declaration. 8

Público: Maratona presidencial: Gouveia e Melo é mesmo bem-vindo? | Podcast Soundbite

Portugal Portugal: Luís Marques Mendes is a presidential candidate supported by the PSD who is launching a series of public discussions on the causes of the presidency. 8

Público: Marques Mendes lança em Março “estados gerais” para discutir “causas da Presidência” | Eleições presidenciais

Portugal Portugal: Luís Marques Mendes spoke about the need for immigrants in Portugal during an interview on CNN. 9

Público: “Precisamos de imigrantes”? Marques Mendes diz que sim e é verdade | Verdadeiro

Portugal Portugal: Luís Marques Mendes acusou Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa de gerar 'ruído' quando faz acompanhar a promulgação ou o veto de um diploma com comentários. 3

Público: Presidente da República espera ter substituto de Hernâni Dias até ao fim-de-semana | Governo

Portugal Portugal: Luís Marques Mendes is being considered for support by the CDS party in the upcoming presidential elections. 7

Público: CDS distante de Marques Mendes, continua à espera de Paulo Portas | Eleições presidenciais

Portugal Portugal: Luís Marques Mendes has officially entered the race for the presidency, aiming for victory with the support of the PSD. 7

Público: Corrida a Belém acelera para “pré-ocupar espaço” de Gouveia e Melo | Eleições presidenciais