Mário Soares
Mário Soares was a prominent Portuguese politician and statesman, known for his role as the Prime Minister of Portugal and later as the President. He was a key figure in the country's transition to democracy following the Carnation Revolution in 1974. As a founding member of the Socialist Party, Soares played a significant role in shaping modern Portuguese politics and was instrumental in Portugal's entry into the European Union. He served as Prime Minister twice, first from 1976 to 1978 and then from 1983 to 1985, and was elected President from 1986 to 1996. His legacy includes his commitment to social democracy, European integration, and his efforts to promote human rights.
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Mário Soares held the previous record for the most visits abroad as president with over 160 visits.
De Belém para 60 países: o rasto diplomático das 176 viagens de Marcelo | Presidente da República
Portugal· 2026-03-07
The portrait of Mário Soares was painted by Júlio Pomar.
Marcelo escolheu Vhils para fazer o seu retrato oficial como Presidente da República | Museu da Presidência da RepúblicaPortugal· 2026-02-14
Mário Soares is mentioned as a previous record holder in presidential elections.
Que Presidente da República vai ser António José Seguro? | Podcast P24Portugal· 2026-02-10
A book about the 100 years of Mário Soares was present during the meeting between Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and António José Seguro.
Seguro entrou mudo, saiu calado: Marcelo fez-lhe visita guiada pelo Palácio de Belém | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-09Mário Soares held the record for the most votes in a re-election in Portugal before António José Seguro.
O país acorda mais Seguro | Podcast SoundbitePortugal· 2026-02-09
Mário Soares is mentioned as a record holder in presidential elections.
Fez-se história: Seguro com legitimidade reforçada para exigir compromissos | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-09
Mário Soares held the record for the most votes in a presidential election in Portugal before António José Seguro.
Portugal escolhe Seguro com recorde absoluto de votos | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-09Mário Soares was referenced as a former president under whom António Seguro was elected as a deputy.
Socialista António Seguro derrota candidato da extrema direita e vence eleição presidencial em Portugal
Brazil· 2026-02-08
Carneiro compares Seguro's victory to that of Mário Soares and Jorge Sampaio.
José Luís Carneiro elogia Seguro e pede ao Governo para não “insistir na arrogância” | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-08Mário Soares achieved a historic record in the 1991 presidential elections with 70.5% of the votes.
Seguro pode entrar na história das presidenciais: o que dizem as projecções | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-08Mário Soares previously faced Diogo Freitas do Amaral in a historic election.
La participación en las presidenciales de Portugal alcanza el 45,5%, similar a la primera vuelta | Internacional
Spain· 2026-02-08
Mário Soares is referenced as a previous socialist candidate in a historical election.
El socialista António José Seguro derrota en las elecciones presidenciales de Portugal al populista André Ventura | InternacionalSpain· 2026-02-08
Mário Soares was a socialist who won the presidential elections in 1986.
Portugal abre las urnas en la jornada electoral que definirá al próximo presidente entre los candidatos António José Seguro y André Ventura
Colombia· 2026-02-08He was the President of the Republic of Portugal from 1986 to 1996.
Do boletim à tomada de posse: como funciona a eleição do Presidente da República | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-07Mário Soares was involved in a notable incident during a campaign event in 1986.
Voto antecipado: não há tempestade que demova os eleitores da Marinha Grande | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-01
Mário Soares referred to António José Seguro as insecure and self-centered in his critiques of his leadership.
Da saúde à imigração: os factos do debate entre Seguro e Ventura | Prova dos FactosPortugal· 2026-01-28
Mário Soares won the presidential elections in 1986 despite not winning the majority of the municipalities.
As eleições de 1986: Soares venceu sem ganhar na maioria dos concelhos às duas voltas | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-25
Mário Soares was involved in the historic presidential elections of 1986.
“A Duas Voltas”, a série para pensar a segunda volta das presidenciais e o país | TelevisãoPortugal· 2026-01-25
Mário Soares is referenced in comparison to the current presidential race.
“Ventura não nos representa”: 250 personalidades “não socialistas” apoiam Seguro | PresidenciaisPortugal· 2026-01-24
Mário Soares was re-elected with a record 70.4% in a previous presidential election.
Seguro esmaga Ventura na segunda volta com 70% e pode igualar recorde de Soares | SondagemPortugal· 2026-01-23
Mário Soares won the presidential elections in 1986.
Biblioteca de Bolso com Ivan Nunes | Podcast Biblioteca de BolsoPortugal· 2026-01-20
Mário Soares became president after finishing second in the 1986 elections.
¿Qué ha pasado en las elecciones de Portugal? Chega logra su mejor resultado y otros siete gráficos clave | InternacionalSpain· 2026-01-19
Mário Soares was elected in the presidential elections of 1986.
O país sem dramas na economia espera Presidente para colar os cacos da política | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-18
Mario Soares was elected forty years ago, marking a significant moment in Portuguese presidential elections.
Index - Külföld - Rekordszámú elnökjelölt vetélkedik Portugáliában, az első forduló nem hozhat döntést
Hungary· 2026-01-18
Mário Soares is referenced alongside other political figures from various countries.
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Belarus· 2026-01-16
Mário Soares is referenced by Henrique Gouveia e Melo as a model President he admires.
Imigração, nacionalidade e pobreza. Factos do debate entre Gouveia e Melo e Ventura | Prova dos FactosPortugal· 2025-12-16
Mário Soares is the subject of a biography published by Teresa de Sousa.
ISCTE atribui doutoramento honoris causa a jornalista do PÚBLICO Teresa de Sousa | Em destaquePortugal· 2025-12-14
Mário Soares criticized António José Seguro, calling him 'insecure' during an interview.
Experiência política, PIB e defesa. Os factos do debate entre Seguro e Gouveia e Melo | Prova dos FactosPortugal· 2025-12-10
Mário Soares is remembered as a key figure in the democratic life of Portugal and the founder of the PS.
Seguro quer “governos de projectos e não de turno” e diz-se “focado nas soluções” | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-12-08Mário Soares was commemorated on the day he would have turned 101 years old.
Líder do PS considera “pouco digno” de Montenegro fazer “leilão” de salários | José Luís CarneiroPortugal· 2025-12-07